Clerk to Governing Board

The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £33,119.00 - £36,581.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 7 Points 10-13 £33,119 - £36,581 FTE (£13,068 - £14,434 actual salary)

Clerk to Governing Board job summary

We are seeking a highly organised, pro-active, self-motivated individual with a professional mindset and effective communication skills to provide full support to the Board of Governors. Throughout the academic year, applicants must be able to attend approximately 3 full Board meetings; 6 sub-Committee meetings; and other ad-hoc meetings and events as may reasonably be required.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication and IT skills and outstanding literacy skills. They will also have the ability to work accurately, under time constraints and, occasionally, under pressure. In addition, they will have high levels of personal integrity and an ability to always maintain confidentiality. They will ensure the smooth running of meetings - preparing meeting agendas and papers; circulating them in advance of meetings; taking accurate minutes; advising Chair / Vice Chair / Governors on administrative / legal considerations where appropriate. They will provide full administrative support to the Board of Governors. There will also be a requirement for the successful candidate to undertake duties such as statutory documentary filings and maintenance of Governor details, with Companies House.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you are organised, proactive and looking for a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The FitzWimarc School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The FitzWimarc School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fitzwimarc-school-rayleigh

The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

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