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School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors)

Job details
Posting date: 08 October 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 06 November 2025
Location: UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 7136

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Summary

Closing date: 12 October 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective administrator with the necessary skills to support the Governing Body to the post of Clerk to the Governors.

Within their role the clerk will be required to:

  • Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
  • Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees.
  • Ensure the governing body is properly constituted.
  • Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements.

A willingness to work flexibly is required as the workload is variable as the postholder would need to attend evening meetings.

Knowledge of how schools and governing bodies operate would be an advantage along with previous experience of similar work but full training can be provided

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Visits from potential applicants are welcomed by arrangement. Please contact the Headteacher, Tracey Holmes, on 0114 2485852 if you wish to discuss the post.

Provisional Interview Date: 20 October 2025

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