Clerk to Governors
Grove Learning Trust, Swindon, SN4 9DL41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November/ December 2026 TBC
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £14.20 - £15.90 Hourly
Clerk to Governors job summary
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
The vacancy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Approximately 82 annualised hours per school per year (equivalent to 1.89 hours per week), paid in equal monthly instalments throughout the year.
We currently have three vacancies supporting Local Governing Committees across the Swindon.
Candidates may apply for one school or multiple schools, enabling them to build a larger role. Additional schools may also be added to contracts over time, subject to availability and mutual agreement.
Local Governance Committee meetings take place during school term time, usually in the evening, although there are some daytime and late afternoon options. While the role is paid throughout the year, the majority of work is undertaken during term time.
We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic clerking team, and you would play a key role in supporting our schools and Local Governance Committees, providing guidance and advice on governance. This is fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey, working in a key role to ensure our local governors are fully supported, and a record is made of meetings, decisions and action points.
All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? The Clerk to Governors we would like to join us will be:
Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise their work effectively.
Have excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate, concise minutes.
Able to complete all required work with limited supervision, although full support will be provided, as needed
Confident using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and online systems.
Have strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail.
Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
A proactive problem-solver with a professional and positive approach.
Able to work flexibly, including attending evening meetings during term time.
Demonstrate a commitment to supporting effective school governance and improving outcomes for children and young people.
Previous experience of clerking, governance or working within education would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable administrative, organisational and communication skills, and full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
As part of Grove Learning Trust multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Grove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
Grove Learning Trust values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Grove Learning Trust, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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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