Clerk to Governors

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Bayston Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is seeking a Clerk to Governors to provide admin and procedural support for school governance. The role involves preparing agendas, taking minutes, and advising Governors on procedures, with a focus on confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include supporting statutory governance and maintaining governor records, with duties typically performed in the evening or flexible hours. The post offers approximately 10–15 hours per month and DBS checks as part of safeguarding

Qualifications

• Prepare and distribute agendas and supporting papers for meetings.
• Attend Governing Body and committee meetings (usually held in the evening).
• Take accurate minutes and maintain official records.
• Provide procedural advice and guidance to Governors.
• Maintain governor membership, training and compliance records.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and IT literacy.
• Can meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute agendas and papers for meetings.
• Attend Governing Body and committee meetings in the evening.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain official records.
• Provide procedural advice and guidance to Governors.
• Maintain governor membership, training and compliance records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Experience in governance or education (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

This flexible role provides administrative and procedural support to our Governing Body, helping to ensure meetings run effectively and statutory governance responsibilities are fulfilled., The Clerk to Governors will:

• Prepare and distribute agendas and supporting papers for meetings.
• Attend Governing Body and committee meetings (usually held in the evening).
• Take accurate minutes and maintain official records.
• Provide procedural advice and guidance to Governors.
• Maintain governor membership, training and compliance records.
• Support the effective operation of school governance. Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Can produce accurate minutes and written documentation.
• Has strong communication and IT skills.
• Is able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Can meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Has experience in administration, governance or education (desirable but not essential). Flexible working arrangements.
• Approximately 10-15 hours per month.
• Training and support for the successful candidate.
• The opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of our school.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.