Clerk to the Board of Trustees

Woodlands; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ramsgate is seeking a Clerk to the Trustees to start in February 2026. This part-time position requires excellent organizational, communication, and IT skills. The Clerk will advise the Board of Trustees and manage associated administrative tasks, working closely with the Chair for effective governance. The role involves 5 hours of work per week during term time, with a pro rata salary of £26,393 offered for fulfilling the duties. Applicants should be prepared to keep up with policy changes.

Qualifications

• Experience in recording and preparing minutes and agendas.
• Understanding of good governance and procedural matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board of Trustees on governance matters.
• Manage administrative duties off-site.
• Liaise with the school secretary and Head Teacher.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent communication skills

Pro-active

Self-motivated

Excellent IT skills

Job description

Christ Church C E Junior School isseeking to employ a Clerk to the Trustees to commence in February 2026. Candidates will need to be highly organised, pro-active and self-motivated with excellent communication skills. All applicants will needexcellent IT skills and have experience of recording and preparing minutes and agendas.

The Clerk acts in the role of advisor to the Board of Trustees and takes responsibility for the oversight of good governance and procedural matters, working closely with the Chair to ensure the smooth running of all meetings. Follow up administrative duties will be undertaken off site with files being kept up to date in school, in liaison with the school secretary and Head Teacher.

The post is paid at 5 hours per week, term time only, and includes about 18 meetings each academic year. Salary will be pro rata of £26,393. The Clerk is expected to keep up to date with any changes in policy or procedure.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.