Governance Clerk for Local Committees (Evenings)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Grove Learning Trust is recruiting clerks to support Local Governing Committees across schools in Swindon, with three posts currently open. The role involves advising governors on governance and recording meetings, decisions and action points, with work mainly in term time and usually at evening meetings.

A DBS disclosure is required before appointment, and visa sponsorship is not available. Clerks may work at one or more schools, with training and ongoing support provided to develop governance

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised with strong planning and prioritising skills.
• Excellent written communication and ability to produce accurate minutes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams and online systems.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proactive problem-solving with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Clerk Local Governing Committee meetings, usually held in the evening during term time.
• Take accurate minutes and record decisions and action points.
• Provide guidance and advice to governors on governance.
• Support local governors to be fully supported in their role.
• Work across one or more schools, with potential to add more over time.
• Organise workload with limited supervision.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent written communication

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Administrative skills

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Grove Learning Trust is recruiting clerks to support Local Governing Committees across schools in Swindon, with three posts currently open. The role involves advising governors on governance and recording meetings, decisions and action points, with work mainly in term time and usually at evening meetings.

A DBS disclosure is required before appointment, and visa sponsorship is not available. Clerks may work at one or more schools, with training and ongoing support provided to develop governance