Governance Clerk for School & MAT Transition

Magdalen College School; Brackley; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Magdalen College School is seeking an experienced administrator or governance clerk to support the Governing Body during its transition into the EPA Multi Academy Trust and beyond. The successful candidate will ensure strong, compliant governance and provide clerking support to the Local Governing Body with comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Key duties include organising meetings, supporting agenda planning, minute-taking to a high standard, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Has strong administrative experience.
• Confident in the use of O365 applications and other digital systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can produce accurate minutes and professional documentation.
• Works with discretion and maintains confidentiality.
• Is proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
• Experience in academy or trust level governance clerking (Desirable).
• Is exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organising and supporting governing board meetings
• Support the Chair and senior leaders with agenda planning, meeting coordination, and document circulation
• Attend and minute meetings (typically 1.5-2 hours) to a high professional standard
• Advise on governance processes and procedures (full training will be provided)
• Maintain accurate records, including membership, attendance, declarations of interest, and policy schedules
• Provide ongoing clerking support to the Local Governing Body post transition

Skills

Meeting coordination

Agenda planning

Document circulation

Minute taking

Governance advice

Record keeping

Clerking support

Office 365

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Magdalen College School is seeking an experienced administrator or governance clerk to support the Governing Body during its transition into the EPA Multi Academy Trust and beyond. The successful candidate will ensure strong, compliant governance and provide clerking support to the Local Governing Body with comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Key duties include organising meetings, supporting agenda planning, minute-taking to a high standard, and maintaining accurate records.