Governance Clerk (Part-Time) – School Board Support

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Great pension scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Sandgate School is seeking a Clerk to Governors (Level 2) for 4 hours per week (156 hours per year). The role is term-time plus 1 week inset, pro rata to part-time work (£13.47 per hour; £25,989 per annum full-time). You will support the Governing Body with governance, meetings, and records.

Attendance at meetings after school hours is required; familiarity with Word/Excel and ICT is expected. Applications close 4 September 2026 and start date is September 2026.

Qualifications

• Provide governance guidance and procedural advice to the Governing Board.
• Attend and minute meetings; keep accurate records and paperwork.
• Be familiar with ICT programmes including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Governing Board on governance matters and constitutional issues.
• Oversee membership, organise meetings, and take accurate minutes.
• Maintain records in line with legislation and best practice.
• Attend term-time meetings held after school and support related tasks.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Minute taking

Record keeping

ICT literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sandgate School is seeking a Clerk to Governors (Level 2) for 4 hours per week (156 hours per year). The role is term-time plus 1 week inset, pro rata to part-time work (£13.47 per hour; £25,989 per annum full-time). You will support the Governing Body with governance, meetings, and records.

Attendance at meetings after school hours is required; familiarity with Word/Excel and ICT is expected. Applications close 4 September 2026 and start date is September 2026.