Clerk to Governors

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local authority Pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Remote working for non-meeting days

Job summary

Carlisle and Hampton Hill Federation is seeking a part-time Federation Clerk to Governors to support effective school governance. The role is zero hours up to 15-20 hours per month, fixed term for 1 year, with salary £22,399–£23,376.

You will organise meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, advise on governance, maintain records and support board recruitment. Remote work is possible when not on site for meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and minute-taking (education/governance setting).
• Good knowledge of school governance or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and administrate meetings and hearings for the federation's board and committees.
• Prepare agendas, minutes and documentation.
• Attend termly clerks briefings with AfC and any required training.
• Advise on governance, policies, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and oversee board recruitment and compliance checks.
• Support governors' professional development and manage communication between the board and school leaders.
• There may be occasional special circumstances when extra hours will be required for complaints etc.

Skills

Minute-taking

Administration

Governance knowledge

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Federation Clerk to Governors Part time: Zero Hours - we anticipate the role will require a maximum of 15-20 hours per month depending on meetings (daytime and evenings)Fixed term for 1 year -Review zero hours status at the end of the yearSalary: NJC Scale 6 Location: Carlisle and Hampton Hill Federation, TW12Are you organised, proactive and committed to supporting effective school governance? We're seeking a Federation Clerk to join our friendly federation team at Carlisle and Hampton Hill Federation.You'll play a key role in supporting the work of our governing board, ensuring meetings are well organised, compliance is maintained, and governors receive high-quality advice and guidance. This is an excellent opportunity to use your administrative and communication skills in a rewarding, flexible role that makes a real difference to our school community.What you'll do:Organise and administrate meetings and hearings for the federation's board and committeesPrepare agendas, minutes and documentationAttend termly clerks briefings with AfC and any required trainingAdvise on governance, policies, procedures and statutory requirementsMaintain accurate records and oversee board recruitment and compliance checksSupport governors' professional development and manage communication between the board and school leadersThere may be occasional special circumstances when extra hours will be required for complaints etcWhat we're looking for:Experience in administration and minute-taking (preferably in an education/governance setting)Good knowledge of school governance or willingness to learnExcellent communication, organisation and IT skillsIntegrity, discretion and a commitment to upholding the highest standardsFederation benefits include:Supportive leadership and a friendly federation teamProfessional development opportunitiesLocal authority Pension scheme and wellbeing initiativesWorking remotely when not on site for in person meetings For further information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact the school office.

What you'll do:

• Organise and administrate meetings and hearings for the federation's board and committees
• Prepare agendas, minutes and documentation
• Attend termly clerks briefings with AfC and any required training
• Advise on governance, policies, procedures and statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate records and oversee board recruitment and compliance checks
• Support governors' professional development and manage communication between the board and school leaders
• There may be occasional special circumstances when extra hours will be required for complaints etc

What we're looking for:

• Experience in administration and minute-taking (preferably in an education/governance setting)
• Good knowledge of school governance or willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills
• Integrity, discretion and a commitment to upholding the highest standards

Federation benefits include:

• Supportive leadership and a friendly federation team
• Professional development opportunities
• Local authority Pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives
• Working remotely when not on site for in person meetings

For further information or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact the school office.

NJC 7-10 (actual salary £22,399 - £23,376)