Clerk to Governors

Longhill High School; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 2,700 - 2,900; Part time

Job summary

Longhill High School is seeking an organised, professional, and highly motivated Clerk to Governors to support the Governing Body in delivering effective governance and strategic oversight for the school. This is a part-time, term-time only role (4 hours per week) with permanent status and immediate start.

The successful candidate will handle agendas, minutes, and provide administrative support while maintaining confidentiality and meeting statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative, word processing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate minutes.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute agendas, reports and papers for governing body meetings.
• Attend meetings, take minutes and ensure actions are followed up.
• Provide procedural and administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees.
• Maintain governance records and ensure compliance with current legislation and regulations.
• Act as a key contact between governors, school leaders and external stakeholders.
• Support governor recruitment, induction and training processes where required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Minutes taking

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Part Time 4 hours per week term-time only

Permanent

As soon as possible

In March 2024 Ofsted said that Leaders support staff well. They are mindful of their workload. Staff feel motivated and valued. They are grateful for the encouragement they receive and feel that it is helping them improve.

We are seeking an organised, professional and highly motivatedClerk to Governorsto support our Governing Body in delivering effective governance and strategic oversight for the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who is looking for a rewarding and flexible role within education. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring that the Governing Body operates effectively and in accordance with statutory requirements.

The role will include:

• Preparing and distributing agendas, reports and supporting papers for governing body meetings.
• Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes and ensuring actions are recorded and followed up.
• Providing procedural and administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees.
• Maintaining governance records and ensuring compliance with current legislation and regulations.
• Acting as a key point of contact between governors, school leaders and external stakeholders.
• Supporting governor recruitment, induction and training processes where required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent administrative, word processing and record-keeping skills.
• Can produce clear, concise and accurate minutes.
• Has strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Is able to work independently, manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 21 st September 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in the week commencing: 28 th September 2026

Department

Department Support Staff

Classification

Classification Part Time

Rate

Rate Actual Salary £2,722 to £2,905

Hours

Hours Part Time 4 hours per week term-time only

Closing Date

Closing Date September 21, 2026

Job Pack

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