Remote Clerk to School Governing Boards

Leeds City Council; Leeds; Remote; GBP 28,598 - 31,022; Part time

Job summary

Leeds City Council invites applications for Clerk to Governing Body, a home-based role attending school meetings in Leeds. You will provide accurate minutes, governance advice and support for up to ten schools, attending approximately 50 meetings per year.

The role offers flexible hybrid work and development opportunities within the Governor Support Service. You will be part of a team valued for improving education governance and student outcomes, with IT equipment provided and meetings

Qualifications

• Assimilate complex information and explain it clearly.
• Provide accurate advice for a wide audience.
• Communicate effectively in writing, email and speech.
• Use databases, spreadsheets and templates to manage records.
• Meet deadlines while balancing priorities.
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work from home using council IT equipment; attend meetings in schools.
• Produce and distribute agendas and papers for governing body meetings.
• Advise the governing body on governance legislation and procedures.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and record decisions with timescales.
• Maintain a database of governing body memberships and terms.
• Support recruitment and monitor appointments/resignations.
• Ensure adherence to policies and data protection requirements.

Skills

Education interest

Minuting

Organization

Attention to detail

Commitment

Job description

Leeds City Council invites applications for Clerk to Governing Body, a home-based role attending school meetings in Leeds. You will provide accurate minutes, governance advice and support for up to ten schools, attending approximately 50 meetings per year.

The role offers flexible hybrid work and development opportunities within the Governor Support Service. You will be part of a team valued for improving education governance and student outcomes, with IT equipment provided and meetings