Clerk to Governors
Holyport CofE Primary School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2LP53 days remaining to apply
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 July 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
- £33,902.00 - £36,226.00 Annually (FTE)
Clerk to Governors job summary
Holyport C of E Primary School
Stroud Farm Road, Holyport, Berkshire SL6 2LP
Tel: (01628) 627743
‘Love learning, love life, in all its fullness’ (John 10:10)
Required from 1st September 2026
Local Governing Body (LGB) Governance Professional
Salary Range: Scale 6, pt 18 to pt 22
FTE 33,902 to 36,226
PTE £2,335 to £2,495
Hours: 3 hours per week, term-time only
Location: home-based with a need to attend meetings at school
Description from the Academy Trust Governance Guide
The role of the governance professional is to:
- provide independent governance advice, guidance and effective administrative support to the board (LGB)
- support the board (LGB) to meet high standards of governance, including fulfilling legal or regulatory requirements and decision-making
- help the board (LGB) to understand its role and legal duties
- support the chair to facilitate strategic debate and decision-making
- promote the flow of information throughout the governance structure, including between the board (LGB), its committees including local committees and members
The board (LGB) supports the governance professional in identifying, accessing and allowing them to attend further training and development so they can:
- maintain their knowledge of governance
- accurately advise the board
- make sure the board (LGB) complies with its duties
It is the board’s (LGBs) responsibility to ensure the governance professional receives appropriate remuneration for their governance role, reflective of the skills, experience and advice they bring to the board (LGB).
Knowledge and understanding
The governance professional will understand:
The features of effective Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) governance, the governance structure and core functions
The role of the LGB as set out in the Trust’s Articles of Association
The LGBs duties under legislation and statutory guidance
The importance of the LGB adhering to and promoting the Trust’s and school’s internal procedures
The Trust’s and school’s governance structure, including legal structure and constitution and scheme of delegation
How to adhere to the principles of records management and have working knowledge of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act
The LGBs accountability to and relationship with other bodies (eg ODST, Local Authority, the DfE, and Ofsted)
The ODST Governance Code of Conduct and Volunteer Code of Conduct
The school and Trust’s culture, values and ethos and the school’s strategic priorities
Administration The governance professional will follow ODST guidance to:Check that meetings are quorate, and if not, provide appropriate advice on how to proceed
Establish and maintain efficient procedures for meetings;
o In liaison with the LGB chair and headteacher prepare agenda for meetings, providing support to identify priorities and upcoming issues
o Share documents electronically in a timely manner
o Make sure that LGB papers are clear and accurate, and that minutes capture discussion points and actions
Attend all meetings either in person or remotely and challenge the LGB if meetings are not conducted in a proper or orderly manner
Prepare thoroughly for meetings and ensure that outstanding action points are acted on
Maintain accurate registers on GovernorHub (Register of Interests, LGB meeting attendance, LGB constitution, ratified LGB meeting minutes, statutory training)
In liaison with ODST, administer procedures for filling vacancies on the board
Advise the LGB on succession planning
Work with school administrators to:
o Ensure copies of statutory policies and other documents approved by the LGB are published to the school website
o Getting Information About Schools (GIAS) is kept up to date
Understand the principles of confidentiality and apply this to their own work and that of the LGB
Have an eye for detail and excellent proofreading skills
Use technology effectively to streamline the LGBs processes
Advice and guidance
The governance professional will:
Act as the first point of contact for LGB Members with queries on procedural matters
Work in liaison with ODST Governance to:
o Access appropriate legal advice, support and guidance
o Follow a schedule of governance tasks and ensure that statutory policies are in place, and are revised, when necessary
o Update the LGB on changes to legal, statutory and ODST requirements
o Support the induction of new LGB members
o Inform the LGB about training and development opportunities
Provide clear, logical and impartial advice to the board
Understand the principles of conflicts of interest, and advise the LGB on managing and avoiding these
Understand how and when to escalate concerns where there is non-compliance or suspected misconduct
Speak out where the LGB is overstepping its strategic role or is not following the code of conduct
People and relationshipThe governance professional will:Build effective professional relationships with the LGB, external contacts and others
Establish effective channels of communication with the LGB, ODST, the school and any external partners
Contribute to discussions about the design of governance committees and structures
Advise the LGB when members’ terms of office end, and assess the effect this will have on the LGBs skills mix
Help the LGB to create a culture in which challenge is welcomed
Support the LGB and ODST when carrying out self-evaluation exercises
Remain committed to improving own performance and that of others involved in governance
Personal DevelopmentThe governance professional will:
Attend ODST Governance Professional Induction training
Complete statutory and ODST training requirements, including safeguarding, Prevent, Cyber Security
Attend the ODST Governance Forums and take advantage of opportunities to attend other training and development
Engage with the LGB chair and headteacher in an annual appraisal
Guidance for appraisal: How to carry out a governance professional's appraisal | GovernorHub
Appraisal form for governance professionals | National Governance Association
Closing date: noon Monday 1st September 2026
Interviews Monday 7th September 2026
Holyport Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Holyport CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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