School Governance Professional; Clerk Casual

BCAT 7 – BCAT 9 (depending on qualifications and experience) £16.94 to £21.07 per hour starting rate

Barton Court Grammar School is seeking to appoint a Governance Professional (formerly known as Clerk to the Governors) to work with the Governing Body and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance. Ensuring good practice and the meeting of all statutory and regulatory requirements is key along with a knowledge of admissions, although training can be provided.

Reporting to the Chair of the LGB and the Lead Governance Professional you will be conversant in all aspects of general administration, organising meetings and minute taking and confident in dealing with all stakeholders including senior management of the School and parents. Experience in compliance would also be advantageous.

This opportunity offers an experienced and professional individual who relishes working in an interesting, varied and occasionally challenging role, to really provide a first class calibre of service to the School.

Flexibility is required in terms of hours worked with meetings taking place in the late afternoons and early evenings.

If you have enthusiasm, determination and an interest in education we would love to hear from you.

• Start rate: BCAT 7 – BCAT 9 (£16.94–£21.07 per hour)
• Governance professionalism with responsibility for compliance and effectiveness
• Experience with minutes, administration and stakeholder engagement
• Compliance experience a plus
• Flexible hours, occasional late afternoon or evening meetings
• Works within the governance structure of a secondary school

• Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities considered
• Diversity and equality of opportunity promoted by the Academy Trust
• Commitment to staff welfare and BCAT core values

• Barton Court Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
• Applicants must refer to the job description and person specification before applying.