Clerk to Governors
Clerk to Governors
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Job Description
Clerk to the Governors Part-time and term time only
Pay Grade PS7 (33813 to 36041 FTE ) Starting pro-rata salary 2421
The governors of Esher C of E High School are looking to appoint an experienced and self-motivated clerk to join this friendly school at the heart of its community. The clerk is accountable to the governing board working effectively with the chair of governors the headteacher and other governors. The clerk to the governors will ensure the smooth running of the governing board: preparing agendas and meeting papers taking and distributing minutes providing administrative support keeping statutory records up to date maintaining records on policies and date of reviews and providing procedural and legislative advice to the governing board.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines knowledgeable on governance procedures and education legislation and guidance an excellent communicator an ability to maintain confidentiality and have a flexible approach to Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025Interview Date: Interviews will be held week commencing 29 September 2025Start Date: asap This is a part-time role covering 7 local governing body meetings per year. Meetings times may vary generally starting at 5pm on Thursdays and last approximately two hours. Full CPD is offered and clerks are expected to attend all relevant training events and briefings.
The salary has been calculated at 3 hours 5 minutes per week for 37.6 weeks per year which allows time to cover all 6 meetings and associated training however the work will not be evenly distributed due to the nature of the role. Additional hours may occasionally be needed during the year to cover any adhoc meetings or panels. These will be paid as overtime. The hours could possibly be increased with a second school in need of a clerk to governors.
Esher High is an excellent performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.
Benefits Include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- An Employee Assistance Programme (offering around the clock free confidential assistance)
For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job Description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will be held week commencing 29 September 2025
Start Date: asap
Employment Type
Full-Time
