
Clerk to Governors
Greensand Multi Academy Trust, Reigate, RH2 7NT14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
21 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
7 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,301.00 - £35,098.00 Annually (FTE) 4512-4,903
Clerk to Governors job summary
Greensand Multi Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for an excellent administrator to join the team as our Clerk to Governors, working across both Epsom Downs Community School and Kingswood Primary School. This role is to provide legal and administrative support to the governing board and its committees. It would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to work on a part-time/flexible basis.
Clerk to Governors will:
- provide administrative support to the governing body, for example: arranging meetings, writing minutes, keeping accurate and up to date records, supporting systems for the review of policies;
- support the development and performance of governors in their role, for example: updating them on changes in legislation and policy, informing them of appropriate training and helping them understand their duties;
- offer advice to governors and the schools on the correct governance procedures and how to improve governance.
Throughout the appointment, there will be support from the administrative and leadership team within the schools, as well as the Greensand Central Team, so you can be the best version of yourself possible.
This is a fixed term contract until 17 July 2026. The role is for 228 hours per annum, which is an average of 6 hours per week (114 hours per school), with meetings taking place in the evenings during term-time. Apart from scheduled training sessions and Governor meetings, other work and meetings can be organised flexibly from home. Please see attachment for meeting dates.
We are looking for:
- A calm, organised person who has a good level of education and has excellent oral, literacy and IT skills
- Some experience of working in this field is desirable but consideration will be given to candidates able to demonstrate the appropriate skills
- The successful candidate will be willing to undertake training in this area
We will offer:
- A competitive salary
- Training opportunities prior and throughout taking on the role
- A great Governing Body to work with
Candidates are warmly invited to contact us to discuss the role in more depth.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive applications from suitable candidates, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.
Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Further information about the job
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.
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