Governance Clerk (Part-Time, Remote-Ready)

Wiltshire Career Site; Malmesbury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Malmesbury seeks a governance Clerk to support the Governing Board. You will provide efficient administration, maintain records, and liaise with governors and the headteacher to support decision-making.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, confidentiality, and solid experience with administrative systems and Microsoft Office. Part-time, with evenings or late afternoons for meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written skills with an eye for detail.
• Sound knowledge of administrative work related systems.
• Able to communicate well and develop effective working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and prevent disclosure of sensitive information.
• Excellent personal organisational and time management skills.
• Able to manage conflicting work pressures and organise priorities.
• Experience maintaining administrative systems; competent with databases.
• Enthusiasm for governance knowledge and education-related legal framework.

Responsibilities

• Governance Clerk duties supporting the Governing Board and headteacher.
• Maintain administrative systems and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with governors, staff and external contacts.
• Attend relevant governance training events and network meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Administrative knowledge

MS Office

Database applications

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Governance awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Malmesbury seeks a governance Clerk to support the Governing Board. You will provide efficient administration, maintain records, and liaise with governors and the headteacher to support decision-making.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, confidentiality, and solid experience with administrative systems and Microsoft Office. Part-time, with evenings or late afternoons for meetings.