Clerk to the Governors


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	L Scale
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Swindon, SN2 7LL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join our team and help our school flourish...We are a one-form-entry primary school and single academy trust, rooted in our Catholic vision: “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” Our values of love, service, peace, mercy, truth and belief underpin all that we do.We are seeking an organised, reliable and proactive Clerk to the Governors to join our team, taking over from an experienced and knowledgeable clerk. This is an important role, supporting effective governance and helping our school to continue to thrive.The role involves supporting approximately 10 Board meetings each year, held on site on Tuesday evenings, alongside a weekly Tuesday afternoon standing meeting for agenda setting and admissions panels. The post is approximately five hours per week, with most work undertaken remotely. There will occasionally be additional hours required to support specific projects, so flexibility is important.We are looking for someone who is tenacious, highly organised and dependable, with an excellent eye for detail and the ability to produce accurate, clear and impartial minutes. You will need an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements relating to school governance, together with the ability to advise governors on their responsibilities and help ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and the Academy Trust Handbook, including its financial governance requirements.You will be confident managing documentation, monitoring compliance, meeting deadlines and ensuring that governance processes run smoothly and efficiently.If you are someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys supporting others and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a school community, we would love to hear from you.

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