Clerk to the Governing Board

Bishop Thomas Grant RC School; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding secondary school in London seeks a dedicated Clerk to the Governing Board. This role involves providing expert clerking services, ensuring the efficient functioning of the governing board, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a caring and cohesive community, rooted in Gospel values, while also managing information confidentiality. Join a forward-thinking institution that values continuous improvement and staff development through high-quality training and support. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clerking services to governing boards.
• Ability to manage information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the governing board on its duties.
• Prepare and administer meetings for effective governance.
• Maintain records of policies and ensure accessibility.

Skills

Clerking

Record Keeping

Confidentiality Management

Advisory Skills

Education

Relevant experience in clerking or administration

Job description

Clerk to the Governing Board sought for secondary school in Streatham

Salary: £25.00 per hour

Hours: On average 40 hours per term

Year Round?: Yes

Permanent?: Yes

To Start: As soon as possible

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Jacqueline Sylvia by email at [e-mail]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: 8am, Monday 19th May 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Job Description:

Bishop Thomas Grant is an outstanding 11-18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. With consistently exceptional academic results, it fosters independent, critical thinkers and confident communicators.

A strong Catholic ethos and excellent staff-student relationships create a caring, cohesive community rooted in Gospel values. The school prioritises continuous improvement, investing in staff development through high-quality CPD and ensuring staff wellbeing through dedicated support.

We are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Local Governing Board. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chair of Governors and other colleagues to provide a first-class clerking service to ensure the efficient functioning of the governing board and its committees.

As clerk to the governing board, your main duties will include:

• Providing independent and expert advice to the governing board on its duties and functions.
• Preparing for and administrating meetings, allowing the governors to make effective use of their time and focus on strategic matters.
• Advise governors on effective governing board membership considering skills, experience, qualities and capacity.
• Maintaining records of policies and procedural documents and ensure these are accessible to all.
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements observing confidentiality where necessary.

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and an online background check as outlined in KCSIE 2024. Applicants do not have to be Catholic but should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school. For further information regarding the post, please contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: [e-mail] .

Closing date for applications is 8.00am on Monday 19 May 2025. Please send completed applications to Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia: [e-mail] . We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents:

BTG-Application-Form-Support-Staff-updated-Dec-2020.docx

Job-Description-Clerk-to-Governing-Board-November-2024.pdf