School Governance Clerk (Part-Time, Remote)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued professional development

Job summary

The Clerk to Governors position at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford is a part-time role, six hours per week annualised across term time. You will attend the Full Governing Body and multiple committees, set agendas, and take detailed minutes.

Some sub-committees can be clerked remotely from home, with work flexibly around meeting times. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Efficient and effective administrator.
• Able to set agendas and take detailed minutes.
• Able to source and advise on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Competent with IT.

Responsibilities

• Attend the Full Governing Body meetings, six per year.
• Attend Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meetings, six per year.
• Attend Curriculum & Standards Committee meetings, three per year.
• Attend HR & Salaries, Policies and Members meetings, one per year each.
• Attend the Headteacher's Performance Management Meeting and the Strategy Day.
• Set agendas for governing body and sub-committee meetings.
• Take detailed minutes of meetings.
• Source and advise on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
• Clerk some sub-committee meetings remotely from home, where this is an option.
• Work flexibly around meeting times.

Skills

Agenda setting

Minute taking

Governance advisory

Confidentiality

IT competency

Education

Level 3 Certificate in the Clerking of School and Academy Governing Boards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Clerk to Governors position at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford is a part-time role, six hours per week annualised across term time. You will attend the Full Governing Body and multiple committees, set agendas, and take detailed minutes.

Some sub-committees can be clerked remotely from home, with work flexibly around meeting times. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.