School Governance Assistant (Minutes & Admin)

EMEA3 Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 2,300 - 2,900; Part time

Job summary

North Heath Community Primary School is seeking a Clerk to Governors to support the Governing Body with minute taking, papers, agendas and record keeping. The role is part-time, up to 5 hours per week during term time, with flexibility and a collaborative approach expected.

The successful candidate will work with the chair and headteacher, maintain confidentiality, and develop an understanding of governance.

Qualifications

• Be flexible with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience taking minutes and preparing correspondence.
• Good literacy and numeracy to GCSE level or above.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Interest in governance and ability to support the Governing Body.

Responsibilities

• Record keeping and preparation of agendas and paperwork.
• Attend meetings and take minutes.
• Liaise with Governors and the headteacher.
• Support the Chair in running Governing Body business.
• Learn about governance and answer questions on governance elements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Minutes taking

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Teamworking

Education

GCSE level literacy and numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

North Heath Community Primary School is seeking a Clerk to Governors to support the Governing Body with minute taking, papers, agendas and record keeping. The role is part-time, up to 5 hours per week during term time, with flexibility and a collaborative approach expected.

The successful candidate will work with the chair and headteacher, maintain confidentiality, and develop an understanding of governance.