Clerk to Governors


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Dependent on relevant experience (FTE £30-£35.5k)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, BS8 1SR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a part-time, permanent Clerk to Governors to start ASAP.

The role ensures that governance and associated compliance oversight and processes are wellorganised, compliant, transparent and properly documented, while preserving appropriate professional boundaries between governance and decisionmaking.

The Clerk to the Governors will administer the annual cycle of Board and Committee meetings, draft agendas, papers and minutes, advise on regulatory and best-practice developments, and support the recruitment, induction and ongoing training of Governors. They will act as the first point of contact for Governors on statutory, procedural and committee matters and will be a key communication channel between the school's senior leadership and the governing body.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in governance, compliance, legal administration, company secretarial or regulatory roles, or a closely related field.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

Please check the Job Description for more details.

ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.

SCHOOL MISSION

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.

SAFEGUARDING

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Head which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain children's barred list clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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