Clerk to Governors

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Grove Learning Trust is recruiting clerks to support Local Governing Committees across schools in Swindon, with three posts currently open. The role involves advising governors on governance and recording meetings, decisions and action points, with work mainly in term time and usually at evening meetings.

A DBS disclosure is required before appointment, and visa sponsorship is not available. Clerks may work at one or more schools, with training and ongoing support provided to develop governance

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised with strong planning and prioritising skills.
• Excellent written communication and ability to produce accurate minutes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams and online systems.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proactive problem-solving with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Clerk Local Governing Committee meetings, usually held in the evening during term time.
• Take accurate minutes and record decisions and action points.
• Provide guidance and advice to governors on governance.
• Support local governors to be fully supported in their role.
• Work across one or more schools, with potential to add more over time.
• Organise workload with limited supervision.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent written communication

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Administrative skills

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Grove Learning Trust is recruiting clerks to support its Local Governing Committees across schools in Swindon, with three posts currently open. The work centres on advising governors on governance and recording meetings, decisions and action points. Clerks may take on one school or several, and most of the work falls in term time, usually at evening meetings. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a DBS disclosure is required before appointment.

What the job involves

• Clerk Local Governing Committee meetings, usually held in the evening during term time
• Take accurate, concise minutes and record decisions and action points
• Provide guidance and advice to governors on governance
• Support local governors so they are fully supported in their role
• Work across one or more schools, with more schools possibly added over time
• Organise and prioritise own workload with limited supervision

Skills & knowledge

• Highly organised, with strong planning and prioritising skills
• Excellent written communication and production of accurate, concise minutes
• Confident using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and online systems
• Strong administrative skills and close attention to detail
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Proactive problem-solving with a professional, positive approach

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure before appointment is confirmed

Other

• Commitment to effective school governance and improving outcomes for children and young people
• Flexibility, including attending evening meetings during term time
• Ability to complete work with limited supervision, with support available as needed

Nice to have

• Previous clerking, governance or education experience (transferable administrative, organisational and communication skills also welcomed)

What’s offered

• Full training and ongoing support
• Access to the multi-academy trust's support, shared resources and CPD opportunities
• Pay in equal monthly instalments throughout the year, although most work is in term time