Governance Clerk
Schools For Every Child, Rayleigh, SS6 7DD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 June 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
- £11,479.01 - £11,637.34 Annually (Actual)
Governance Clerk job summary
Salary: Grade NJC8, Payscale Range NJC25-NJC28
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday (hrs vary dependant on meetings) Term time only contract
Salary FTE: From £36,363. Actual salary £11,479.01 to £11,637.34 (includes holiday entitlement of 5.5 weeks to be taken during school holiday closure periods)
Position Start Date: 1st September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a Governance Clerk, on a Trust wide basis, to the Members, Trustees and Trust committees including Local School Boards (LSB’s).
The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills and meticulous attention to detail. The Governance Clerk will also be a part of the wider central team, rather than a traditional standalone clerking role, so willing to be part of a team and the ability to build working relationships with colleagues and senior leaders across the Trust is essential.
Board meetings & Board committee meetings are held at schools on weekdays in the early
evening. There are approximately 18 Board and Committee meetings per academic year in addition to one Strategy Day meeting for all Trustees & Governors.
In addition, the Clerk will also be required to Clerk for the three LSB’s: there are a total of 18 LSB
meetings during the academic year which usually take place during school hours or late afternoon. The Clerk may also be required to clerk other trustee meetings, such as interview panels for prospective Trusteesor the occasional Appeal Hearing.
Hours will be approximately 532 hours per year, over 38 weeks. Term time.
This will average to being contracted to 14hours per week for time spent preparing for, attending and following up meetings as well general governance admin, attending weekly team meetings and meeting with the Chair of Trustees & LSB Chairs to build a governance support structure across the Trust. A commitment to attending all meetings is essential and non-negotiable.
As Governance Clerk you will be confident in all aspects of the role:
Provide advice to the Trustees & LSB’s on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
Provide effective administrative support to the Trust Board and its committees including three
Local School Boards.
Ensure the governing bodies are properly constituted
Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements
Plan and collate the meeting agendas for all governance meetings across the Trust, working
with the relevant chair for each meeting.
Ensure all reports and papers for each meeting are collated and uploaded to the relevant drive
and shared in a timely manner with all attendees before the meeting.
Attend all governance meetings as the governance clerk to take accurate minutes.
Review the minutes taken for each meeting and provide a draft copy and submit for approval
to the chair of the meeting and then circulate to all attendees once approved.
Follow up any actions from the meeting to provide an update in time for the next meeting.
Administer and keep records accurate and up to date on GIAS and Companies House
Ensure policies are approved in line with the policy approval list, taken to the correct meetings
and notified to confirm they can be published following ratification.
Administer and keep records of all statutory training, annual forms and acceptance of policies
required of governors/ trustees.
Administer and manage an online filing system of records to ensure they are readily available
for audit purposes.
The full job description attached provides details of all areas of responsibility.
Applications Close: 3rd July 2026 (shortlisting may be earlier than this so early applications are encouraged)
Date of Interviews: TBC on Application
We can offer you the opportunity to work with:
A forward thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and staff personal and professional growth
A Trust that values staff wellbeing
Highly committed and supportive colleagues
A supportive and friendly community
Outstanding, collaborative partnerships across our trust schools
Extensive CPD opportunities
Recognition of long service
Recognition of continuous service
Flexible working arrangements
Private Health Cash Plan
For further information please visit our website www.schoolsforeverychild.org.uk
Schools for Every Child Multi Academy Trust comprises three exceptional schools, each with its own character and strengths. Our diverse educational environments offer a range of opportunities for both students and staff. Whether you're passionate about early education, secondary school, or special needs education, you'll find your place within our trust.
When you join Schools for Every Child, you become a part of an organisation that values the uniqueness of every child and believes in fostering their brilliance, guiding them in their exploration of the world, and cultivating respect for themselves and others. If you're looking for an employer that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and provides comprehensive support for its staff, Schools for Every Child is the place for you.
Join us in shaping the future of education.
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.
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