Governance Specialist – Flexible Hours, Board Support

Company: Hatch End High School
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Location: London
Job Description:

Governance professional to Governing Board

Salary: £400 per meeting (including all preparation and administration)

Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. Our ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organized, professional, and reliable Governance Professional to the Governors to provide essential support to our Governing Board. You will work closely with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher to ensure the board operates efficiently and within legal frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation: Preparing and distributing agendas and papers for meetings (approx. 12 meetings per year including committee meetings).
  • Meeting Support: Attending meetings to take minutes, advising on procedural/regulatory matters, and managing the attendance log.
  • Administration: Maintaining records of board membership, terms of office, and filing statutory documents.
  • Compliance: Advising the board on compliance with school governance regulations.

About You

  • You will have excellent literacy and communication skills.
  • Experience in clerking is desirable but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate.
  • You are confident using Microsoft Office, Sharepoint and Teams and managing all types of electronic files.
  • You can work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Why Work With Us

  • Flexible working hours.
  • The opportunity to support the school’s strategic development.
  • Supportive team and training opportunities.
  • Full training and support.

Hatch End High School is an equal opportunities employer. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references.

For further information, please contact HR at hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk

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Posted: May 27th, 2026