School Governing Board Clerk – Minutes & Governance Support

Brighton & Hove Schools; Vines Cross; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenbury Primary School is seeking a Clerk to the Governing Board to provide effective administrative and procedural support to our governors. You will help them fulfil statutory responsibilities and support strategic leadership of the school.

The role involves preparing and distributing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and offering governance guidance. Experience is desirable but training and support are provided, with a collaborative team and a strong community focus.

Qualifications

• Provide professional clerking support to the Governing Board and committees.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and papers for meetings.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain efficient records.
• Offer guidance on governance procedures and statutory requirements.
• Experience in school governance is desirable but not essential; training and support can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerking support to the Governing Board and committees.
• Prepare, publish and distribute agendas and papers for meetings.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain orderly records.
• Advise on governance procedures and statutory requirements.

Skills

Clerking

Governance knowledge

Minute taking

Communication

Organisation

Education

Experience of school governance (desirable)

Governance training offered

Job description

Brackenbury Primary School is seeking a Clerk to the Governing Board to provide effective administrative and procedural support to our governors. You will help them fulfil statutory responsibilities and support strategic leadership of the school.

The role involves preparing and distributing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and offering governance guidance. Experience is desirable but training and support are provided, with a collaborative team and a strong community focus.