Clerk to Governors
Location: Burgess Hill or Home
Salary: £13.08 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time, 10 hours per week minimum
Start Date: ASAP
Masterclass are working with a vibrant and inclusive SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) school dedicated to providing a high-quality education to all our students. They are looking for a dedicated and organised Clerk to Governors to provide administrative support to their governing body, ensuring the smooth running of meetings and effective communication between the school and its governors.
As the Clerk to Governors, you will play a crucial role in supporting the work of the school’s governing body. Your responsibilities will include preparing and distributing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring that the board operates in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise, prepare, and distribute agendas and supporting documents for governing body meetings in consultation with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher.
- Attend all governing body meetings, including committee meetings as required, and take accurate minutes.
- Provide administrative support to the governing body, including maintaining records, updating statutory information, and ensuring compliance with school governance regulations.
- Advise the governing body on governance, procedural, and legal matters, drawing on the relevant guidance and legislation.
- Manage correspondence and communication on behalf of the governing body, ensuring timely and effective distribution of information.
- Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information discussed within meetings and ensure secure storage of documents.
Essential:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take clear and concise minutes.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks.
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a school governing body.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online meeting platforms.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Clerk to Governors or in a similar administrative role within an educational setting.
- Knowledge of school governance procedures and relevant legislation.
- Experience in advising on governance, legal, and procedural matters.
- Familiarity with local authority governance requirements and regulations.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!
