Governance professional to Governing Board

Salary: £400 per meeting (including all preparation and administration)

Hatch End High School is a warm, happy and academically successful school in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are proud of being a high performing, inclusive community school which welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs. We know that the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of staff combined with the enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of students is what makes Hatch End a fantastic place to study, develop and excel. We have an uncompromising and relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning and on professional development so we can fulfil our vision to enable all young people to make exceptional progress and achieve outstanding outcomes, so they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.  Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do.

Our Governing Board is effective and experienced; dedicated to ensuring high standards and fostering a supportive working community. 

The Role
We are seeking a highly organized, professional, and reliable Governance Professional to the Governors to provide essential support to our Governing Board. You will work closely with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher to ensure the board operates efficiently and within legal frameworks. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation: Preparing and distributing agendas and papers for meetings (approx. 12 meetings per year including committee meetings).
• Meeting Support: Attending meetings to take minutes, advising on procedural/regulatory matters, and managing the attendance log.
• Administration: Maintaining records of board membership, terms of office, and filing statutory documents.
• Compliance: Advising the board on compliance with school governance regulations. 

About You

• You will have excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Experience in clerking is desirable but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate.
• You are confident using Microsoft Office, Sharepoint and Teams and managing all types of electronic files.
• You can work independently and maintain confidentiality. 

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible working hours.
• The opportunity to support the school’s strategic development.
• Supportive team and training opportunities. 
• Full training and support.

To make an application:

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application (to the right on desktop, below on mobile). 

·        To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted. 

·        This vacancy closes on Monday 1^st June at 9am, however early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

·        Interviews are due to take place week commencing 8^th June 2026.

·        If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact HR at hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk 

Please note that it may not be possible to inform candidates if they have not been successful for interview in anticipation of a high response to this vacancy.

Hatch High School is an equal opportunities employer.  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references.