Headteacher's Personal Assistant and Office Manager (Clerk to Governors)

Wirral Schools; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school community in the United Kingdom seeks a Clerk to Governors who will provide essential administrative support. The successful candidate will lead office management, support the governing body through effective meeting preparations, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Strong organisational, communication, and minute-taking skills are critical. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a term-time only working pattern.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Making a real difference in school life

Term-time only working pattern

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised, proactive, and reliable.
• Excellent at communication and minute-taking.
• Professionalism and confidentiality are essential.
• Experience in administration in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to the governing body.
• Prepare for meetings and take minutes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Minute-taking skills

Office management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

You’ll play a vital part in supporting our Headteacher and governing body, ensuring the smooth, efficient, and confidential operation of our busy school office. This is a varied role involving high-level administrative support, office management, and governance support. You’ll lead on the use of Microsoft Office, Arbor, and Google, oversee office systems and staff, and act as the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

As Clerk to Governors, you’ll provide effective support to the governing body, including meeting preparation, minute taking, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, proactive, and reliable professional looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant school community.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and minute‑taking skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and sensitivity.
• Experience in administration or office management, ideally in education.
• Can use Microsoft Office, Arbor, and Google confidently.
• Calm under pressure and shows initiative.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference in the daily life of our school.
• Term‑time only working pattern, plus 5 inset days.

Safeguarding

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks and an Enhanced DBS check.