Clerk to the Governing Body

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Montrose School in Leicester seeks a conscientious Clerk to the Governors to support the governing body. The role involves preparing and distributing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining governance records to ensure regulatory compliance.

Flexible, part-time hours with meetings three times a year, usually in the early evening. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, outstanding organisational skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills are required.
• Must be able to take clear and accurate minutes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion is essential.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including agendas, papers and minute-taking.
• Maintain governance records and documentation in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Provide governance guidance on constitutional and procedural matters.
• Offer procedural advice to support efficient meetings and decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Minute taking

Discretion with confidential info

Confidentiality

Job description

To attend three meetings per year, meetings are term time, early evening (usually on a Wednesday) and agreed a year in advance – the first meeting is Weds 3rd Feb We are looking to appoint a conscientious, detail-orientated, reliable and well-motivated person for the position of Clerk to the Governors to play a vital role in the effective operation of the governing body.

The successful candidate will provide;

• Comprehensive administrative support, including the preparation and distribution of agendas and papers, accurate minute-taking and the maintenance of governance records and documentation.
• Governance guidance on constitutional and procedural matters to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Procedural advice, advising the governing body on meeting procedures to support effective decision-making and ensure meetings are efficient.
• Essential support to ensure the governors meetings run smoothly, working closely with the Chair of Governors.

It’s essential the candidate has;

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to take clear and accurate minutes
• The ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion
• Experience in maintaining confidentiality
• Previous experience in an education or governance role would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a flexible, part time role to fit around other commitments. Preparation and follow up work will be carried out at home, attendance at meetings is mandatory.

In Return We Will Offer:

Opportunity to work alongside an experienced teamA supportive and friendly staff teamFree access to our after-school club, on full governor meeting dates, if your child(ren) attend Montrose SchoolHours: Preparation and follow up for 3 meetings a year. Full governors’ meetings usually take place on a Wednesday from 3.30pm till 6.30pm. To Start: January 2027Salary: £1000 per annum for preparation, attendance and follow-up of each full governor meeting and the clerking of the following committees – pupil discipline/exclusion, complaints, staff disciplinary and appeals as and when required. Payment is settled by submitting an invoice to the school either termly or annually. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th November 2026

£28,880.00 - £31,376.00 Annually (Actual)