Clerk to Governors

The Society of Heads; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph's College is seeking a Clerk to Governors to provide essential support to the Governing Body. The role requires excellent IT skills and confidentiality, with flexible part-time hours involving attendance at meetings. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual keen to contribute to the school’s governance.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and organised individual.
• Experience working in a school environment is desirable.
• Ability to deal sensitively with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and efficient service to the Governing Body.
• Attend early evening and daytime meetings.
• Advise on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

Skills

IT skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Job description

St Joseph's College is seeking to recruit a Clerk to Governors for September 2025.

Detail

We require a self-motivated and organised member of staff to join St Joseph’s College as Clerk to Governors on a part-time basis to work flexibly and attend early evening and daytime meetings. The successful candidate will provide a high quality and efficient service to the Governing Body including advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

The post holder will have the ability to deal sensitively with a wide range of people; and absolute confidentiality is essential. Excellent IT skills are required and experience of working in a school environment is desirable.

This is an exciting time to become part of our dynamic team. Situated in the heart of Reading, St Joseph’s College is the leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Berkshire.

For us, success is about more than just exam results or awards. We celebrate each pupil as an individual, and aspire for them to leave St Joseph’s as mature and confident citizens, ready to tackle life head on with energy and vigour. You will be fully supportive of the College Catholic tradition and expected to contribute to the full life of the School.

For further details about the school and to access the recruitment pack, please visit our website at https://www.sjcr.org.uk/job-vacancies For an informal chat please contact the Chair of Governors, Hilary Buckle, at [e-mail].

Applicants for this post need to complete the application form and return it together with a covering letter to [e-mail] or alternatively sent by post to Mrs Guest, HR Coordinator, St Joseph’s College, Upper Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5JT. Electronic application is encouraged and preferred.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 11 August 2025

Interviews: August 2025

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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