Clerk to the Governors and Truro School Foundation

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Truro; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch and refreshments

Staff discounts

Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre

Job summary

Truro School in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Clerk to the Governors to join the governance team. You will provide expert administrative, procedural and governance support to the Governing Body and its committees, ensuring meetings are effectively managed.

Working with the Chair of Governors and senior leaders, you will oversee governance processes, support the Truro School Foundation’s charitable aims, and provide impartial advice on governance matters.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting boards or committees.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confidence to provide impartial governance advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support to the Governing Body and committees.
• Ensure meetings are effectively managed and minutes accurately taken.
• Support governance processes to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities.
• Support the operation and impact of the Truro School Foundation.

Skills

Governance support

Minute taking

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Clerk to the Governors and Truro School Foundation

Permanent, Part-time, working 3 days per week (7.5 hours per day) during term-time (34 weeks) plus a bank of 135 hours to be worked during the school holidays.

Grade: NT5 on the Operations, Professional and Support staff salary band (£34,283 - £40,659 pa FTE). Given the FTE of 0.5172, the actual salary for this role is between £17,731 pa and £21,028 pa. Please note attendance at some evening meetings will be required.

Start Date: November 2026

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and professional individual to join Truro School as Clerk to the Governors and to the Truro School Foundation.

This is a key role at the heart of the School's governance, providing expert administrative, procedural and governance support to the Governing Body and its committees. Working closely with the Chair of Governors, Heads (Senior and Prep) and senior leaders, the successful candidate will ensure meetings are effectively managed, governance processes run smoothly, and the Governing Body remains well supported in fulfilling its strategic and statutory responsibilities.

It is also a key role to support the operation and impact of the Truro School Foundation, whose dedicated purpose is to widen access to, and opportunity within, Truro School.

Working closely with the Chair of the Foundation, its Committee, the Head and School Development team, the successful candidate will ensure meetings are effectively managed, and that the Foundation remains well supported in fulfilling its charitable purposes and strategic ambitions.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, experience of supporting boards or committees, outstanding minute-taking abilities, and the confidence to provide clear, impartial advice on governance matters.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to the continued success of one of the UK's leading independent schools.

A full job description and person specification are available on the Truro School website.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff. We offer continuous professional development opportunities, free lunch and refreshments, staff discounts, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.

Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November at 9am

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier if suitable applications are received before the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: Truro School, Trennick Ln, Truro TR1 1TH

Contact detail: Clare Martin

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.truroschool.com/