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Hours: 3.5 hours per week, term time only.
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about supporting excellent education?
Oliver Tomkins School is seeking to appoint a professional and efficient Clerk to the Local Governing Body to play a vital role in supporting our governors and senior leaders.
About the Role:
As Clerk, you will be central to the smooth and effective governance of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and Chair of the Local Governing Body, you will:
• Organise and coordinate governing body and committee meetings;
• Prepare and circulate agendas and supporting documentation;
• Attend all statutory meetings and take accurate, professional minutes;
• Provide guidance on governance procedures, legislation and policy updates;
• Ensure compliance with data protection requirements;
• Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality.
Meeting Schedule:
• 5 Full Governing Board meetings per academic year (held in the evenings), 4 Resources meetings (held in the evenings)
• Occasional additional meetings as required
The role requires flexibility, as workload may vary throughout the year.
We are Looking for Someone Who:
• Is highly organised and efficient;
• Is confident using IT systems and digital documentation;
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Can work flexibly and independently;
• Is able to remain impartial and exercise discretion at all times.
Experience in governance or clerking is desirable, but not essential — we value professionalism, attention to detail and a commitment to supporting high standards.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 23rd March 2026
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, and interviews may be held upon receipt of applications.
For any queries regarding the position please call the School Office.
Safeguarding Statement
Oliver Tomkins Schools 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.