Clerk to Governors

William Austin Junior School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1UA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st February 2027

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 November 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: £350 Per Meeting

Clerk to Governors job summary

William Austin Junior School is a large five-form entry junior school in Luton, rated Good by Ofsted, with well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn and succeed. Our staff team is supportive, hardworking, committed and always puts children at the heart of everything we do. We are well resourced and benefit from strong support from parents, governors and the wider school community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and professional Clerk to the Governing Bodyto support our Governing Body and help ensure effective governance across the school.

This is a key role requiring excellent organisational, communication and governance skills. The successful candidate will act as the principal adviser to the Governing Body on governance matters, ensuring statutory compliance and supporting governors to carry out their strategic responsibilities effectively.

The role will include:

• Planning and preparing agendas in conjunction with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher.
• Attending, clerking and producing accurate minutes for Governing Body, committee and panel meetings.
• Supporting the annual governance cycle and ensuring all meetings are effectively organised and administered.
• Advising governors on governance legislation, procedural matters and best practice before, during and after meetings.
• Maintaining accurate records of governor membership, terms of office, attendance and declarations.
• Ensuring governance information is published and maintained in line with statutory requirements, including website compliance and the DfE's Get Information About Schools (GIAS) database.
• Supporting governor recruitment, induction, training and development.
• Maintaining and reviewing governance documentation, including terms of reference, policies and codes of conduct.
• Organising governor panels, including complaints and appeals panels, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
• Ensuring that relevant documentation and information is distributed to governors in accordance with agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the Governing Body in evaluating its effectiveness and maintaining high standards of governance.

Meeting Commitment

There are approximately 11 meetings each academic year, comprising 3 face-to-face meetings and 8 online meetings. Additional governor panels or exceptional meetings may occasionally be required.

You will:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to produce accurate, concise and professional minutes.
• Have strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and online meeting platforms.
• Have a good understanding of school governance, or be willing to develop this knowledge through appropriate training.
• Hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised governance qualification.
• Be highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Be able to work independently while maintaining professional relationships with governors and school leaders.
• Demonstrate integrity, discretion and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Be flexible in supporting evening meetings throughout the academic year.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and you can also visit our website for further details about our school at www.william-austin.com

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Whilst we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses

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 William Austin Junior School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 498 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: William Austin Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/william-austin-junior-school

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