Clerk to Governors (hybrid working)

Company: Murray Park Community School
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Overview

Clerk to Governors – Hybrid Role. The Clerk to Governors post is designed to provide advice to the Governing Body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

Salary

Salary: NJC 12-14 – Actual salary £4,673-£4,827 per annum (£14.59-£15.31) per hour

Contract

Responsible to: Chair of Governors. Part-time, permanent. 7 hours per week (273 hours per year).

Location

A flexible approach to working hours is essential as per the needs of the business. The role is a hybrid role with a combination of working from home and in school. Governor meetings are a mixture of in school and online. Access to the internet and ability to attend virtual meetings are a requirement. A laptop will be provided by the school.

Framework

To work within the framework of the NJC pay and conditions, current legislation and the policies of the school.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advice to the Governing Body on governance legislation and procedural matters, where necessary before, during and after meetings.
  • Act as the first point of contact for the Governing Body.
  • Have access to appropriate legal advice, support and guidance (through school external advisors).
  • Effectively administer meetings, including preparing focused agendas, preparing and distributing papers, recording attendance at meetings, drafting minutes and following up any action points.
  • Advise Governors and appointing bodies on Governor membership and terms of office.
  • Manage information for the Governing Body and ensure sufficient record keeping.
  • Support the Governing Body in any statutory appeals, reviews or complaints panels.

Benefits

  • Flexible working for all staff.
  • A Senior Leadership Team that prioritises staff well‑being and considers this when launching any new systems or pedagogical approaches.
  • A robust and centralised behaviour system, including an internal Alternative Provision, to ensure learning in classrooms is disruption‑free.
  • A whole‑school CPD package that includes the sharing of recent research and best‑practice.

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Posted: June 22nd, 2026