Clerk to Governors Hazelbury Bryan Primary School

Dorset Council; Droop; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clerk to the Governing Body. This vital role supports the school's leadership by managing governance and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities include preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, advising governors, and managing records. The position is part-time, approximately 120 hours per year, offering competitive pay. Full training is provided to help the successful candidate stay updated in governance and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas and papers for meetings in line with legal and local authority guidance.
• Attend meetings and take accurate, confidential minutes.
• Record decisions and actions, and maintain official records.
• Advise governors on governance, legislation, and procedural matters.
• Manage governor membership records, terms of office, and DBS checks.
• Support new governors with induction and provide access to key documents.
• Ensure statutory policies and compliance documents are up to date.

Skills

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy

Willingness to learn and keep up with changes in education

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Overview

Are you organised, reliable, and keen to support our school's leadership? We're looking for a Clerk to the Governing Body - a vital role that helps keep our governance running smoothly and ensures we meet all statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas and papers for meetings in line with legal and local authority guidance
• Attend meetings and take accurate, confidential minutes
• Record decisions and actions, and maintain official records
• Advise governors on governance, legislation, and procedural matters
• Manage governor membership records, terms of office, and DBS checks
• Support new governors with induction and provide access to key documents
• Ensure statutory policies and compliance documents are up to date

Hours & Pay

About 120 hours per year, term time only. Workload varies: Meeting weeks: about 7 hours (prep, meeting, minutes). Non‑meeting weeks: about 1 hour for ongoing admin. Covers 12 meetings per year (6 full governing board + 6 finance) plus preparation and admin tasks.

Salary

Pro‑rated Dorset Grade 5 SCP5-6 - £1,736 - £1,773 per year (38 Weeks Worked per Year)

Training and Support

Full training is provided, including termly briefings and professional development opportunities to keep you up to date with governance and legislation.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and keep up with changes in education
• Commitment to safeguarding children