Clerk to the Governors

Roundwood Primary School, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  1 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

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: £1,415.00 - £1,415.00 Annually (Actual) H9.1, 60 hours per academic year. £20 per hour plus holiday pay

Clerk to the Governors job summary

Our governing board is looking for a highly organised, proactive, and committed Clerk to the Governors to support the strategic leadership of our school. This is a vital role at the heart of school governance, ensuring our board operates efficiently, effectively, and in line with statutory requirements.

About the Role

The Clerk to the Governors provides professional administrative and procedural support to the governing board. You will work closely with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher to plan meetings, prepare agendas, take accurate minutes, and offer guidance on governance processes and compliance.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills

• Can work independently and maintain confidentiality

• Is confident using digital tools and managing documents

• Has a keen eye for detail and a calm, methodical approach

• Is interested in education and governance (training will be provided)

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing agendas, papers, and documentation for meetings

• Attending governing board and committee meetings (usually evenings)

• Taking clear, accurate minutes and circulating them promptly

• Maintaining records, policies, and statutory information

• Advising the board on governance regulations and best practice

• Managing correspondence and supporting governor recruitment and training

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, including some work from home

• Full training and ongoing professional development

• A friendly, supportive school community

• An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to children’s education

How to Apply

If you are organised, reliable, and ready to play a key role in supporting our school’s leadership, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like further information, please telephone or email the school. Otherwise, please either apply online.

Please note - as we are looking for fill the role as soon as possible, we may interview and appoint before the closing date.. All employees at the school are subject to pre employment checks, including the right to work in the UK, health checks and Enhanced DBS (our school being committed to safeguarding).

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 Roundwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 333 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roundwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roundwood-primary-school

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