Clerk to the Governing Body


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Gosport, PO12 4EX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Jul 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a reliable, efficient and flexible individual to provide a comprehensive administrative service and procedural advice to our Governing Body. The post holder will work closely with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher to ensure the effective operation of the Board.

Main Responsibilities

• Meeting support: Prepare and circulate agendas and associated paperwork at least 10 working days in advance of meetings. Attend approximately12meetings per year(including Full Governing Body and Committee meetings) to take accurate minutes.

• Procedural advice: Provide guidance to the governing body on procedural and constitutional matters, taking up unresolved issues with the Local Education Authority or Governor Services as appropriate.

• Membership management: Maintain accurate records of governing body membership, record attendance and manage the administrative process for governor elections and vacancies.

• Record keeping: Maintain a comprehensive filing system at the school for minutes, correspondence and statutory policies.

• Communication: Act as a correspondent for the governing body and follow up on decisions and actions agreed during meetings.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience in a wide range of administrative functions is essential. Prior experience as a Clerk to Governors is desirable, though full training will be provided.

• Skills: Excellent IT literacy (e.g. spreadsheets and word processing), strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Qualifications: GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths(Grade C or above) and a formal qualification beyond GCSE in a relevant area.

• Competencies: High level of confidentiality, attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex content during meetings.

• Commitment: Availability to attend evening meetings as an essential part of the role.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Salary and leave:Payment includes a pro-rata entitlement for annual leave and public holidays.

• Allowances:A pro-rata contractual homeworking allowance is provided for the work undertaken outside of school.

• Professional development:Full training and support are provided by Hampshire Governor Services, including termly clerk support meetings.

Further details about the role

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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