Remote Governance Clerk: Minutes & Admin (Casual)

EMEA3 Recruitment; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 1,500 - 1,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home working

Job summary

Estcots Primary School in East Grinstead is seeking a Clerk to Governors. The role is casual and part-time, averaging about 2 hours per week during term time, with tasks including minute-taking, agenda preparation, and supporting the Governing Body under the Chair.

Successful candidate will have strong organisation, ICT skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality, liaising with governors to ensure smooth governance. Much work can be done from home, with safeguarding checks in place.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience of taking minutes at meetings and preparing letters.
• Good ICT skills.
• Literacy and numeracy at GCSE level or above.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Advise the Governing Body on constitutional matters.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping, preparation of and circulating agendas and paperwork.
• Attend meetings and take minutes, liaise with Governors and work with the Chair.
• Support the smooth running of the Governing Body and governance processes.
• Learn about governance and respond to governance questions from the body.

Skills

Organisational skills

Minute taking

ICT skills

Literacy & numeracy (GCSE)

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Governance knowledge

Education

GCSE level or above

Job description

Estcots Primary School in East Grinstead is seeking a Clerk to Governors. The role is casual and part-time, averaging about 2 hours per week during term time, with tasks including minute-taking, agenda preparation, and supporting the Governing Body under the Chair.

Successful candidate will have strong organisation, ICT skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality, liaising with governors to ensure smooth governance. Much work can be done from home, with safeguarding checks in place.