Clerk to Governors

Woodmancote School; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 3,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodmancote School, located in Cheltenham, seeks a part-time Clerk to Governors to serve as the official channel between the governing board and the school. The role includes taking minutes, preparing agendas, and supporting the governance process to ensure smooth operation.

Hours are 5 per week during term time, with some weeks requiring more hours. The contract is permanent and pro-rata. DBS and safeguarding checks apply; applications via the school’s e-teach platform.

Qualifications

• Attendance at governor meetings and committee meetings.
• Typing and taking minutes.
• Preparation and circulation of agendas and papers.

Responsibilities

• Take and type minutes for five governor meetings per year (evenings).
• Attend committee meetings (approx. eight per year) in the evenings.
• Prepare and circulate agendas, minutes and papers; record attendance.
• Advise governors on governance issues and arrange training.

Job description

# Clerk to GovernorsEmployer: Woodmancote SchoolLocation: Cheltenham, GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade: 6 (pts 15-20) £30,024 – £32,597 pa pro-rataPosted: 6th October 2026Expires: 21st October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578209* Share :* PrintWoodmancote School is looking to appoint a professional Clerk to the Governors to act as an official channel of communication to and from the governing board, and to enable the governing body to function smoothly and efficiently.Main duties include:- Attendance at 5 governor meetings per year, taking place during the evenings at the school- Attendance of governor committee meetings (approx. 8 meetings per year), taking place during the evenings at the school- Taking and typing of meeting minutes- Preparation and circulation of agendas, minutes and other papers- Recording of governor meeting attendance- Advising the governing body on governance issues- Booking governor training courses- Facilitating parent governor elections and placing advertisements for other governor vacancies- Other duties as outlined in the job descriptionGrade: 6 (pts 15-20) £30,024 – £32,597 pa pro-rataContract: Permanent (subject to probationary period)Hours: 5 hours per week term time only (spread across the academic year with some weeks requiring more hours than others).Start Date: asapThe successful candidate will be able to fulfil the essential requirements of the job description (see supporting documents on e-teach advert).Applicants will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. These procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, and necessary safety checks.We will require details of two referees within the application form. We will obtain references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.The school provides a safe physical environment for its pupils and staff, ensuring that premises are a good standard. Health & Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance.Woodmancote aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.Please refer to our Safeguarding policies, including our policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders (accessible from our school website)All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure in order to share details of any convictions, cautions, disqualifications etc. prior to interview.Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Therefore, applicants who have not heard from school within 2 weeks of the closing date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.All applications should be made using our e-teach platform.Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 21st October 2026Please note that CVs and standard application forms will not be accepted.Woodmancote School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.