School Business Officer and Clerk to Governors
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | abd536fa-7d07-4e2f-8e21-6846e4506f8f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Previous experience in a School Business Officer role is desirable but not essential, so long as transferable skills can be demonstrated. The role is to:
Manage the provision of administrative support within the school in a broad range of activities, where co-ordination, interaction and awareness of related activities are important in supporting the smooth running of the school. Provide school business support to employees, pupils, parents, governors and other stakeholders as and when required.Provide a welcome and professional front-of-house service
Previous experience in a Clerk to Governors role is desirable but not essential, so long as transferable skills can be demonstrated. The role is to:
Provide advice and guidance to the governing body on governors, constitutional and procedural matters and work within the broad current legislative framework. Secure the continuity of Governing Body business whilst observe confidentiality requirements. Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the governing body and its committees by providing high quality administrative and organisational support, guidance to ensure the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences of non-compliance and advise on procedural matters relating to the operation of the governing body.
What the school offers its staff
We would like to offer you the fantastic opportunity to become the School Business Officer and Clerk to Governors for our small, rural, successful school. We currently have 55 lovely children between 3 classes, and wonderfully supportive parents, staff and governors who ensure there is a close-knit family feel and caring ethos to the school. As we are such a small school, you would play a key part in the life of the school, and your efforts would ensure our continued success and good reputation.
Whilst knowledge of school administrative systems and governance is desirable, it is not essential so long as the successful candidate brought suitable skills and a willingness to undergo training in the relevant systems and procedures.
We would encourage you to make an appointment to come and look around the school and see for yourself what we can offer. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries about the role.
Further details about the role
The SBO role is for 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, ideally covering the school day during term time (although some flexibility may be considered). Within the 40 weeks is one week which can be taken flexibly across school holidays to help keep on top of admin tasks. The CtG role is set at 1.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, but this is to cover term time governor meetings (about 12 meetings per year) in the early evenings and the preparation around them, rather than set weekly hours.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Previous experience in a School Business Officer role is desirable but not essential, so long as transferable skills can be demonstrated. The role is to:
Manage the provision of administrative support within the school in a broad range of activities, where co-ordination, interaction and awareness of related activities are important in supporting the smooth running of the school. Provide school business support to employees, pupils, parents, governors and other stakeholders as and when required.Provide a welcome and professional front-of-house service
Previous experience in a Clerk to Governors role is desirable but not essential, so long as transferable skills can be demonstrated. The role is to:
Provide advice and guidance to the governing body on governors, constitutional and procedural matters and work within the broad current legislative framework. Secure the continuity of Governing Body business whilst observe confidentiality requirements. Contribute towards the efficient functioning of the governing body and its committees by providing high quality administrative and organisational support, guidance to ensure the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences of non-compliance and advise on procedural matters relating to the operation of the governing body.
What the school offers its staff
We would like to offer you the fantastic opportunity to become the School Business Officer and Clerk to Governors for our small, rural, successful school. We currently have 55 lovely children between 3 classes, and wonderfully supportive parents, staff and governors who ensure there is a close-knit family feel and caring ethos to the school. As we are such a small school, you would play a key part in the life of the school, and your efforts would ensure our continued success and good reputation.
Whilst knowledge of school administrative systems and governance is desirable, it is not essential so long as the successful candidate brought suitable skills and a willingness to undergo training in the relevant systems and procedures.
We would encourage you to make an appointment to come and look around the school and see for yourself what we can offer. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries about the role.
Further details about the role
The SBO role is for 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, ideally covering the school day during term time (although some flexibility may be considered). Within the 40 weeks is one week which can be taken flexibly across school holidays to help keep on top of admin tasks. The CtG role is set at 1.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, but this is to cover term time governor meetings (about 12 meetings per year) in the early evenings and the preparation around them, rather than set weekly hours.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.