Clerk to the Governors - Sessional

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking dedicated sessional clerks to support governing boards. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence educational governance while working flexibly across various schools. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in clerking, ensuring that meetings are efficiently managed. Join a team that values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections, making a significant impact in children's services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clerking governing boards and meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Clerking meetings for governing boards.
• Providing legislative guidance on Governors’ roles.

Skills

Clerking meetings

Legislative guidance

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Clerk to the Governors - Sessional, London

Client: Greenwich Council

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Retail

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9e3133161043

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Children’s Services – Inclusion Learning and Achievement Division

We are seeking up to two sessional clerks to join a well-established team on a casual basis, working on behalf of the Local Authority as part of a traded service. The main responsibilities include:

• Clerking meetings for governing boards
• Providing legislative guidance and advice on Governors’ roles and responsibilities

Ideal candidates will have:

• Proven experience in clerking governing boards and meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and inspire confidence
• Flexibility to work evenings and travel to schools for meetings

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and a full employment history, including explanations for any employment gaps, as part of the Safer Recruitment Policy.

Diversity and Recruitment Statements:

Royal Borough of Greenwich values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. Applications may close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974, and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Application Details:

Applicants should provide a full employment history and a supporting statement addressing the Person Specification points. Applications are scored based on how well they meet these criteria.

Salary is based on a standard 35-hour week, with pro-rata calculations applicable.

Our staff values are integral to the recruitment process, and candidates will be assessed against them throughout.