School Governance Clerk — Term-Time & Flexible Hours

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursed

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Governance Professional to support governing boards across North Yorkshire. The role is permanent but term-time only, focusing on primary and secondary settings with travel between schools.

You will attend meetings in person or virtually, prepare papers, record minutes and maintain membership records. A flexible, community-focused professional with transport is essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to build positive professional relationships.
• Motivated, organised with excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Flexible to attend meetings in the afternoons or early evenings and work from home.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors before each governing body meeting.
• Compile and distribute papers using an online portal within agreed timescales.
• Keep accurate membership records.
• Attend governing board meetings in person or virtually, producing accurate minutes and actions within timescales.
• Provide advice and support to the governing board to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and requirements.
• Attend keeping in touch and line-management meetings with a named Senior Governance Officer.

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Governance Professional to support governing boards across North Yorkshire. The role is permanent but term-time only, focusing on primary and secondary settings with travel between schools.

You will attend meetings in person or virtually, prepare papers, record minutes and maintain membership records. A flexible, community-focused professional with transport is essential.