School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 176,000; Part time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with our school is seeking a Clerk to Governors who will support the governing board by preparing for, attending and minuting meetings.

The role involves providing administrative and advisory support to the Governing Board, building relationships with governors, and helping the board stay strategic, compliant and informed.

Evenings meetings are held at the school; four hours per week on average across the school year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for, attend and minuting at governors’ meetings (at least 10 per year).
• Provide administrative and advisory support to the Governing Board.

Job description

Closing date: 15 November 2026

A vacancy has arisen for a clerk to governors; working alongside our fabulous governing board at our amazing school!

• will be a valued, committed member of the team
• will keep us strategic, organised, compliant and

informed

• can build relationships to confidently support

and challenge the board

You will be working under the direction of our Headteacher and Chair of Governors. The role involves preparing for, attending and minuting at least 10 governors’ meetings per year, as well as providing an administrative and advice service to the Governing Board. All meetings are held at the school in the evenings.

The four hours per week should be taken as an average over the school year. Some weeks there might be lots to do (i.e. when meetings are scheduled/being prepared for), other weeks very little.

We will invest in your development. You need to be willing to take part in training and attend briefings as required.

Our governors are a friendly bunch, you would be a well-supported, vital and appreciated member of the team.