Salary: Grade NJC8, Payscale Range NJC25-NJC28

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday  (hrs vary dependant on meetings) Term time only contract

Salary FTE: From £36,363. Actual salary £11,479.01 to £11,637.34 (includes holiday entitlement of 5.5 weeks to be taken during school holiday closure periods)

Position Start Date: 1st September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Governance Clerk, on a Trust wide basis, to the Members, Trustees and Trust committees including Local School Boards (LSB’s).

The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills and meticulous attention to detail. The Governance Clerk will also be a part of the wider central team, rather than a traditional standalone clerking role, so willing to be part of a team and the ability to build working relationships with colleagues and senior leaders across the Trust is essential.

Board meetings & Board committee meetings are held at schools on weekdays in the early

evening. There are approximately 18 Board and Committee meetings per academic year in addition to one Strategy Day meeting for all Trustees & Governors.

In addition, the Clerk will also be required to Clerk for the three LSB’s: there are a total of 18 LSB

meetings during the academic year which usually take place during school hours or late afternoon. The Clerk may also be required to clerk other trustee meetings, such as interview panels for prospective Trusteesor the occasional Appeal Hearing.

Hours will be approximately 532 hours per year, over 38 weeks. Term time.

This will average to being contracted to 14hours per week for time spent preparing for, attending and following up meetings as well general governance admin, attending weekly team meetings and meeting with the Chair of Trustees & LSB Chairs to build a governance support structure across the Trust. A commitment to attending all meetings is essential and non-negotiable.

As Governance Clerk you will be confident in all aspects of the role:

● Provide advice to the Trustees & LSB’s on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

● Provide effective administrative support to the Trust Board and its committees including three

Local School Boards.

● Ensure the governing bodies are properly constituted

● Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

● Plan and collate the meeting agendas for all governance meetings across the Trust, working

with the relevant chair for each meeting.

● Ensure all reports and papers for each meeting are collated and uploaded to the relevant drive

and shared in a timely manner with all attendees before the meeting.

● Attend all governance meetings as the governance clerk to take accurate minutes.

● Review the minutes taken for each meeting and provide a draft copy and submit for approval

to the chair of the meeting and then circulate to all attendees once approved.

● Follow up any actions from the meeting to provide an update in time for the next meeting.

● Administer and keep records accurate and up to date on GIAS and Companies House

● Ensure policies are approved in line with the policy approval list, taken to the correct meetings

and notified to confirm they can be published following ratification.

● Administer and keep records of all statutory training, annual forms and acceptance of policies

required of governors/ trustees.

● Administer and manage an online filing system of records to ensure they are readily available

for audit purposes.

The full job description attached provides details of all areas of responsibility.

● Applications Close: 3rd July 2026 (shortlisting may be earlier than this so early applications are encouraged)

● Date of Interviews: TBC on Application

We can offer you the opportunity to work with:

● A forward thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and staff personal and professional growth

● A Trust that values staff wellbeing

● Highly committed and supportive colleagues

● A supportive and friendly community

● Outstanding, collaborative partnerships across our trust schools

● Extensive CPD opportunities

● Recognition of long service

● Recognition of continuous service

● Flexible working arrangements

● Private Health Cash Plan

For further information please visit our website www.schoolsforeverychild.org.uk

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