Governance Professional - Administrative Officer - King Edward VI School, Lichfield

King Edward VI School, Lichfield; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI School, Lichfield is seeking a part-time Governance Professional / Administrative Officer to support the Governing Body. The role will draft agendas, take minutes, manage membership data and advise on governance matters, while coordinating with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher.

Hours are 7 per week during term time, with meetings typically on Thursdays after school. The post requires IT proficiency and DBS clearance, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide advice and guidance to the Governing Body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
• Provide administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees.
• Draft agendas; produce minutes; maintain membership information; advise on procedural and legislative matters.
• Competent and confident in the use of IT; regular use of email and online governor information sites; MS Teams access.
• Willingness to work independently and be proactive; training and updates provided.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Governing Body on governance and procedural matters.
• Provide administrative support to the Governing Body and committees.
• Draft agendas and take accurate minutes of meetings.
• Maintain membership information and advise on procedural/legislative matters.
• Work with IT tools including MS Teams and governor information sites.

Job description

GOVERNANCE PROFESSIONAL – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Dates: Apply by 9.00am Thursday 5 November 2026

Interviews: Monday 16 November 2026

Salary: Grade 5 – £27,274 - £28,153 per annum – pro rata

Actual starting salary £4343 per annum.

Contract type: Part Time -equivalent to 7 hours per week

Contract term: Permanent

Required by: 4 January 2027

We are seeking to recruit a Clerk to Governors to provide advice and guidance to the Governing Body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. You will provide effective administrative support to the Governing Body and its committees, ensuring the Governing Body is properly constituted, and information is effectively managed in accordance with legal requirements. This role involves working closely with the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher.

The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated and well-organised. You will be responsible for drafting agendas; producing accurate minutes of meetings; maintaining information on membership and advising the governing body on procedural and legislative matters. You must be competent and confident in the use of IT. Regular use of email, online governor information sites and governor support services will be necessary. All Governing Body documents are accessed via Microsoft Teams. The ability to work independently and to be proactive would be appreciated.

Hours of work: You will be paid on a monthly basis equivalent to 7 hours per week during term time. This will cover time for preparation and attendance at calendared full governor meetings and committee meetings throughout the year although not every week. Time also included for writing up minutes and liaising with governors by phone or email and attendance on any workshops or training. Most meetings take place on Thursdays during term-time, starting at 4:30pm or 5:00pm.

You should have an interest in education, be tactful and able to deal with matters confidentially. You should be reliable and have a good sense of humour. Experience of governance either in a school or another setting would be desirable but not essential as training and access to regular updates will be provided.

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Goodby Ofsted in 2022, with recognition of outstanding practice and high expectations. The school enjoys a strong reputation within the community for high-quality teaching and learning. Lichfield is a vibrant cathedral city with excellent transport links to the surrounding area.

For further information and application documents, please visit our website at Vacancies - King Edward VI or email [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

King Edward VI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All convictions must be disclosed in accordance with DBS requirements.