Remote School Governance Clerk – Part-Time

The Black Pear Trust

Worcester

Hybrid

GBP 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Black Pear Trust in Worcestershire is expanding its central governance team and seeks a Governance Professional/Clerk on a casual contract, roughly 15 hours per week. The role is home-based with occasional travel to schools and meetings.

You will attend meetings, take minutes, advise Governors, manage agendas, papers, and maintain records, while upholding GDPR and equalities policies.

Qualifications

Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
Experienced administrator and record keeper.
Experience of minute taking and a good understanding of how meetings are structured.
Have or be able to develop governance Professional training.
Knowledge of ICT packages (eg MS Word, Excel, web authoring).
Able to research, analyse, interpret and provide advice on legislation and procedural matters.

Responsibilities

Prepare meeting agendas in consultation with chair and CEO/headteacher; ensure statutory items are included.
Attend governance meetings to take minutes and provide guidance; reflect discussions and decisions.
Circulate draft minutes within agreed timescale.
Administer governance for panels such as pupil discipline, staff grievance and complaints.
Maintain records: minutes, papers, terms of reference, policies, attendance, etc.; archive as required.
Liaise with LA and DfE on governance issues to advise trustees/governors.