Clerk local Governing Bodies

Shorefields; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution is seeking a part-time Clerk to both of its local Governing Bodies. The role includes providing clerking services for Full Governing Body meetings, setting agendas, and writing minutes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, enabling them to work independently and manage their own time effectively. This position allows for flexible hours around scheduled meetings throughout the academic year, contributing to effective governance. The role represents a great opportunity to join a supportive governance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerking or administrative roles is preferred.
• Prior experience with governance meetings is an advantage.
• Ability to produce minutes and agendas for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerking services for Full Governing Body meetings.
• Set meeting agendas and write minutes for meetings.
• Support the Executive Headteacher and Trust Clerk.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3710-19S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 5, SCP 9-12

Position Start Date: 01/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 9 February 2026 Shortlisting Starts: 04/02/2026

Clerk to the local Governing Bodies
Scale 5, SCP 9-12 (FTE £25,119-£26,421)
Routine meetings: 8 evening meetings per year at Great Chesterford or Debden

We are looking to appoint a Clerk to both of our local Governing Bodies to provide clerking services at all of our Full Governing Body meetings.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established governance team and work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings, supporting the Executive Headteacher, Headteachers, Trust Clerk and Governing Bodies in the delivery of governance policy, working within the broad context of legislative requirements. Tasks primarily involve setting meeting agendas and writing minutes.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently and able to organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines.

There are 8 regular meetings per academic year (4 per local governing body) - dates are set at the start of each academic year. The meetings take place at each respective school.

Great Oak MAT is a small friendly Trust made up of Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy and Debden C of E Primary Academy, connected by a common commitment to learn from each other by sharing good practice and experiences, as well as supporting each other across the Academy community. Our purpose is to work as a team to develop collaboration to ensure every child within Great Oak MAT has the best possible educational experiences.

Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Interviews: Monday, 9 February 2026

Application forms are available from [e-mail]

Great Oak Multi Academy Trust has a strong focus on promoting Christian values. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and our Trust, please visit http://www.greatoakmat.co.uk

Great Oak Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Information about the School

Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is an ambitious, innovative, forward thinking primary school based in Great Chesterford, near Saffron Walden.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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