Clerk to Governors

About the role

A clerk to the governors is an advisory role – candidates will attend board meetings at a range of schools and provide advice on the legal and procedural aspects of school governance. Clerks manage agendas, distribute supporting documentation, and produce accurate minutes.

The post is full‑time part‑time 13.5 hrs or 12 hrs week, fixed term contract 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with possibility of extension to 2027/28 term. Predominantly home‑based, expected to attend after school hours.

• Drive across Cheshire East – full driving licence and access to a car essential.
• Evening work required to meet service needs.
• Work pattern includes peaks and troughs; clerks are expected to bank time during quiet periods for busy weeks.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent – Essential.
• Excellent literacy and oral communication skills – Essential.
• Knowledge of word processing and document management – Essential.
• Ability to organise agendas and take accurate minutes of meetings – Essential.
• Ability to work professionally and form strong trusted relationships with school partners – Essential.
• Understanding of the role of governing bodies in the school system – Desirable.
• Proven effective administrative experience, including maintaining records and databases – Desirable.

Experience as a clerk, governance, or relevant professional experience in education, legal, or financial fields is an advantage.

• A competitive salary – £28,598 per annum pro rata to £31,022 per annum pro rata (Grade
  6).
• Flexible working pattern – 12‑hour standard work week with home working and flexible hours.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – purchase home and electronic items via salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced public pension – career average pension contributions at 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle to work scheme – tax and National Insurance savings on bikes and equipment.
• Employee assistance programme – confidential assistance service.
• Discounted gym membership – corporate membership at Everybody Leisure.

• Gym, swim and group fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off‑Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

As an equal opportunities and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.