Governance Clerk — Part-Time, Hybrid (School)

Pickwick Academy Trust; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly

Employee wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing career development

Free eye tests

Job summary

Corsham Primary School, part of Pickwick Academy Trust, is seeking a Clerk to Governors. The role involves providing an independent clerking service, supporting governance across the Trust, and maintaining confidentiality with professionalism.

The candidate should be highly organised, able to juggle deadlines, and communicate confidently with staff and governors at all levels. Hours are 4 hours per week, with a flexible arrangement around term-time governance meetings; hybrid options available

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in school governance and current educational developments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of governance procedures and related guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide an independent, professional clerking service for governing bodies.
• Support governance arrangements across Pickwick Academy Trust and ensure effectiveness.
• Attend Local Governance Committee Meetings and manage confidential information.
• Communicate clearly with staff, governors and families, adapting to needs.

Skills

Governance procedures

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Corsham Primary School, part of Pickwick Academy Trust, is seeking a Clerk to Governors. The role involves providing an independent clerking service, supporting governance across the Trust, and maintaining confidentiality with professionalism.

The candidate should be highly organised, able to juggle deadlines, and communicate confidently with staff and governors at all levels. Hours are 4 hours per week, with a flexible arrangement around term-time governance meetings; hybrid options available