Clerk to Governors

Grove Learning Trust; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Job summary

Grove Learning Trust is recruiting Clerks to Governors to support Local Governance Committees across Swindon. This permanent role fits around school term-time meetings and some evening sessions, with annualised hours of about 82 per school.

You will take accurate minutes, provide governance guidance, and maintain records of decisions and actions. Strong organisation, written communication, confidentiality and proficiency with MS Office and Teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise their work effectively.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate, concise minutes.
• Able to complete all required work with limited supervision with support as needed.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and online systems.
• Strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Take and produce accurate, concise minutes of Local Governance Committee meetings.
• Provide guidance and advice on governance to school governors.
• Record meetings, decisions and action points for accountability.
• Support clerking across one or more schools, including evening meetings during term time.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Proactive problem-solver

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The vacancy

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Approximately 82 annualised hours per school per year (equivalent to 1.89 hours per week), paid in equal monthly instalments throughout the year.

We currently have three vacancies supporting Local Governing Committees across the Swindon.

Candidates may apply for one school or multiple schools, enabling them to build a larger role. Additional schools may also be added to contracts over time, subject to availability and mutual agreement.

Local Governance Committee meetings take place during school term time, usually in the evening, although there are some daytime and late afternoon options. While the role is paid throughout the year, the majority of work is undertaken during term time.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic clerking team, and you would play a key role in supporting our schools and Local Governance Committees, providing guidance and advice on governance. This is fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey, working in a key role to ensure our local governors are fully supported, and a record is made of meetings, decisions and action points.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Clerk to Governors we would like to join us will be:

Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise their work effectively.

Have excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate, concise minutes.

Able to complete all required work with limited supervision, although full support will be provided, as needed

Confident using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and online systems.

Have strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail.

Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

A proactive problem-solver with a professional and positive approach.

Able to work flexibly, including attending evening meetings during term time.

Demonstrate a commitment to supporting effective school governance and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Previous experience of clerking, governance or working within education would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable administrative, organisational and communication skills, and full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of Grove Learning Trust multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

Grove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

Grove Learning Trust values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Grove Learning Trust, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.