Clerk to the Governors
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Not recorded, CM2 9DZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1ba6084c-8ff4-4cbb-aba7-0dcd5a6c4403 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative Trust comprising of 11 schools, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about education? We’re looking for a proactive and professional Clerk to the Governors to support our Local Governing Bodies in delivering excellent governance.
What You’ll Do: Provide expert advice on governance, legislation & procedures Prepare agendas and take accurate, timely minutes Maintain statutory records and support effective decision-making Ensure compliance and confidentiality at every step
Our schools are based in Ongar, Chelmsford and Halstead.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
345 annualised hours - This will include some evening and occasional weekend work
Term Time Only
How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Bridge Academy Trust.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
What the school offers its staff
Competitive salary
Employer benefits
Learning opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative Trust comprising of 11 schools, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about education? We’re looking for a proactive and professional Clerk to the Governors to support our Local Governing Bodies in delivering excellent governance.
What You’ll Do: Provide expert advice on governance, legislation & procedures Prepare agendas and take accurate, timely minutes Maintain statutory records and support effective decision-making Ensure compliance and confidentiality at every step
Our schools are based in Ongar, Chelmsford and Halstead.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
345 annualised hours - This will include some evening and occasional weekend work
Term Time Only
How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Bridge Academy Trust.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org
What the school offers its staff
Competitive salary
Employer benefits
Learning opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.