Governance Professional (Clerk to Governors)

Oakwood

School is a thriving and popular secondary school with a strong sense of

community and a commitment to providing a positive and supportive learning

environment. We

are seeking to appoint a highly organised and professional Governance

Professional (Clerk to Governors) to support our Governing Board. This is a

key role providing high-quality administrative and governance support,

helping to ensure the effective and compliant operation of the board. This

role is offered on an annualised hours basis, with a total of 266 hours per

year. These hours are worked flexibly across the academic year to meet the

needs of the governing body. Work

is not evenly distributed week to week. The majority of hours will be worked

during term time to support governing board and committee meetings, with

lighter periods during school holidays. Attendance at scheduled evening

meetings is required, and occasional daytime meetings may also be requested.

The role also includes time for preparation, minute taking, follow‑up actions, and

ongoing governance support. The

annualised hours arrangement provides flexibility in how working time is

organised, while ensuring that the total contracted hours are fulfilled over

the year. Any hours worked in excess of the contracted 266 hours will be paid

as overtime in accordance with the School’s policy.

About the Role

Organising governing board and committee meetings,

including agendas and papers Attending meetings and taking accurate minutes Providing governance and procedural advice Maintaining statutory records and ensuring

compliance Supporting governor recruitment and elections Managing governance information and website

content

We are looking for someone who: Has strong administrative experience and excellent

organisational skills Has excellent attention to detail and can produce

clear and accurate written records Is able to manage confidential information

appropriately Can work independently and manage competing

deadlines Has strong communication and interpersonal skills Is confident using Microsoft Office and able to

learn new systems quickly Has an interest in governance and willingness to develop

knowledge of relevant legislation