Clerk to the Governing Body Kings Academy College Park

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a highly organised Clerk to the Governing Body. You will provide essential administrative support, accurately record minutes, and maintain records. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, communication abilities, and knowledge of governance procedures in educational settings. This integral role requires participation in governing body meetings and the position is term-time only.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and minute-taking abilities.
• Understanding of governance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Governing Body.
• Record minutes during meetings and prepare agendas.
• Maintain records of governors' attendance and actions.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Basic Math

Minute-taking

Computer Skills

Education

Experience of working in an administrative capacity at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge of governance procedures in educational settings

Job description

JOB TITLE

Clerk to the Governing Body

LOCATION

Kings Academy College Park Crofton Road Portsmouth PO2 0NT

REPORTS TO

Chair of the Governing Body

GRADE

Pay Band 8 (35235 FTE)

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent term time only

HOURS OF WORK

3.5 hours a week

START DATE

As soon as possible

CLOSING DATE

Midday on Friday 10th October 2025

The school is seeking a highly organised and professional Clerk to provide essential administrative support to the Governing Body. The Clerk will be responsible for accurately recording minutes during meetings preparing and distributing agendas and supporting documents maintaining comprehensive records of governors attendance and actions and providing general administrative assistance as required.

The role requires attendance at six Local Governing Body (LGB) meetings per year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills proficiency in minute-taking and a sound understanding of governance procedures within educational settings. This position is integral to the efficient operation of the Governing Body and to ensuring effective communication across the school community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and minute-taking abilities.
• Knowledge of governance procedures in educational settings.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. As part of the check the school will also request information regarding the status of being barred from working with children.

Please complete the non teacher application form on our website to apply these can be returned by hand post or email to . For further information please contact Mrs K Green at Kings Academy College Park using the email address above.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• Basic Math
• Cashiering
• Computer Skills
• Math
• Retail Sales
• 10 Key Calculator
• Copywriting
• Cash Handling
• Planograms
• Stocking

Employment Type

Intern

Experience

years

Vacancy

1