The Governor Support Service is a busy, high‑performing team that provides clerking, advice and governance support to school governing bodies and academy trust boards. We deliver expert guidance on governance regulations, prepare agendas and documentation, support meetings, and ensure boards receive the information they need for effective decision‑making.
What You Will Get To Do
* Produce draft agendas and final agendas for governing body and committee meetings.
* Attend governing body, committee, exclusion and complaint meetings, mainly during evenings.
* Provide advice to governing bodies and academy trust boards before, during and after meetings, ensuring compliance with governance regulations.
* Write accurate draft minutes within fifteen‑twenty working days and complete follow‑up actions.
* Maintain strong, professional working relationships with chairs, boards and school leaders.
* Support effective governance by applying knowledge of the schools system, legislation and good practice.
* Work term‑time only and undertake regular unsocial hours as part of meeting attendance requirements.
What You Will Bring
* A relevant clerking qualification (or commitment to complete one within 12 months).
* A good standard of education with strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication, including minute‑taking and report writing.
* Planning, organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing demands.
* People and relationship‑building skills, with the professionalism to work effectively with chairs, boards and school leaders.
* Advisory and problem‑solving skills, applying knowledge of governance legislation and effective governance practice.
* A current driving licence and access to a car/means of mobility support to attend meetings across locations.
What’s In It For You
* Competitive salary: £32,061 – £34,434 pro rata to term‑time only working.
* Outstanding pension scheme.
* Learning & development opportunities.
* Health & wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships and mental health resources.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Electric & hybrid car scheme after 12 months of service.
* Exclusive discounts and salary‑sacrifice options through the VIVUP employee benefits platform.
Our Commitment to You
We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, is respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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