School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors)

This key role within the Governing Body requires a highly organised individual who will at all times maintain, confidentiality, impartiality and a professional manner. The successful candidate will work closely with both the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher

The ideal candidate will have experience of organising meetings, preparing agendas, accurately recording minutes and disseminating all relevant information in a timely manner. Excellent listening, verbal, written and IT skills are essential.

Flexibility in terms of working hours is needed and you may be required to clerk other working groups and panels as requested.

Previous clerking experience and knowledge of Governing Body procedures is desirable but not essential.

Provisional Interview Date: 2 May 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.