Clerk to the Governors

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Federation of Moorlands & Park Lane Primary Schools is seeking an experienced Clerk to the Governors to provide vital administrative, procedural, and advisory support to our Governing Body.

You will prepare agendas, circulate papers and minutes, advise on governance matters, maintain records, and support governor recruitment and induction. This flexible, part-time role offers the chance to contribute to school governance in England.

Qualifications

• Experience as clerk to governors or governance role desirable.
• Understanding of educational legislation and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Governing Body operates within its legal and constitutional framework
• Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and accurate minutes for meetings
• Advise on governance, policy, and procedural matters
• Maintain essential records, registers, and policy schedules
• Support governor recruitment, induction, and ongoing development
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting school governance

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organisational skills

Time-management

Confidential information handling

Governance knowledge or ready to train

Job description

The Federation of Moorlands & Park Lane Primary Schools is seeking an experienced Clerk to the Governors to provide vital administrative, procedural, and advisory support to our Governing Body.

About the Role:

In this key role, you will:

• Ensure the Governing Body operates within its legal and constitutional framework
• Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and accurate minutes for meetings
• Advise on governance, policy, and procedural matters
• Maintain essential records, registers, and policy schedules
• Support governor recruitment, induction, and ongoing development
• Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting school governance

You’ll be the primary point of contact for governance matters, ensuring meetings run smoothly, decisions are documented, and compliance requirements are met.

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting good governance in education?, We are looking for someone who can bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Confidence in using ICT and managing confidential information
• A professional, impartial, and positive approach
• Knowledge of school governance or a willingness to develop expertise through training

Experience of clerking or working in a governance role is desirable, alongside an understanding of educational legislation and data protection requirements.

Why Join Us?

You will play an important role in supporting the leadership of two vibrant, forward-looking primary schools.

This is a flexible, part-time position that offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a committed and supportive team.