Governing Body Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Location: College Avenue, Wigan, WN1 1NJ

Hours: 210 hours per year, Term Time only

Contract: This role operates on an annualised hours contract. The hours will need to be worked flexibly to meet service needs. You may be required to work additional hours.

Your role:

You will provide ad hoc advice and support to governors, trustees, Headteachers, and Executive leaders regarding school and academy governance, mainly in clerking panels related to complaints, pupil exclusions, and staffing matters. You will join and support a team of full-time clerks and occasionally assist with clerking for school governing boards as cover clerks.

The role includes some rostered hours for attending team meetings, corporate training, and job-related training. The remaining hours are reserved for clerking panel meetings.

This position may suit individuals with excellent administrative skills or backgrounds in HR, education, or school governance.

About you:

You should have excellent organizational and time management skills, be a good team player, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Flexibility in working hours, including school hours and early evenings, and willingness to travel across Wigan and neighboring boroughs are essential.

Strong communication skills, courage to have honest conversations, attention to detail, and the ability to record decisions accurately are required. You should be proactive in professional development and knowledgeable about current legislation, policies, and procedures related to school governance.

About us:

Wigan Council has been awarded ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards. We are committed to continuous service, as evidenced by our participation in the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.

Our 'Progress with Unity' plan aims to foster community development over the next decade, emphasizing collaboration among organizations to improve opportunities and local prosperity.

Governor Services is part of the Education Standards and Learning Team, dedicated to achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people. Strong governance is key to maintaining high Ofsted ratings, and we support staff development and learning opportunities.

We support flexible working arrangements and a blended work environment, including options to work from home, the office, or community settings. We offer exclusive rewards and benefits to our employees. Learn more about working for #TeamWigan.

Wigan Council values diversity, inclusion, and equality, striving to build a workforce that reflects our community. We invest in staff training and aim to be an inclusive employer, encouraging applications from all community groups, especially underrepresented ones. We are committed to fair and consistent recruitment practices.

Applicants must prove their right to work in the UK; please check eligibility via GOV.UK. Note that we are not a licensed sponsor at present.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Julie Ainsworth, Senior Governor Support Officer, via email [emailprotected].

Interview date: Thursday, 1st May 2025

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