Clerk to the Governing Body

Devon County Council; Clyst St. George; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Schools Partnership in Devon invites applications for Clerk to the Governing Body to provide governance advice and administrative support across multiple schools.

You'll ensure the governing body is properly constituted, manage information in line with legal requirements, and act as the first contact for queries on procedural matters. Fixed-term until 31 August 2027, 50 hours per school across 1-3 schools; enhanced DBS required; Right to Work verification at interview.

Qualifications

• This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Right to Work in the UK will be checked; sponsorship/work visas are not offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the local governing body
• Ensure the local governing body is properly constituted
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements
• Acting as the first point of contact for governors with queries on procedural matters
• Effective administration of meetings
• Managing Information
• Managing Membership of the Governing Body

Job description

The Clerk to the Governing Body will provide advice to the local governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters:

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the local governing body
• Ensure the local governing body is properly constituted
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements
• Acting as the first point of contact for governors with queries on procedural matters
• Effective administration of meetings
• Managing Information
• Managing Membership of the Governing Body

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a significant impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Location & Compensation

• Devon
• Multiple Terms
• £26,847 - £27,274 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern

This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2027. The successful candidate will be allocated 50 hours per school, across 1-3 schools