Governance Clerk

Steel City Schools Partnership, Sheffield, S5 9DN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 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: £30,004.00 Annually (FTE)

Governance Clerk job summary

Steel City Schools Partnership are looking to recruit Clerk(s) to support our Local School Committees and wider governance service.

Pay scale: Grade 5/6

Contract: Permanent (up 25 hours per week, term-time only)

Start date: September 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic and organised individuals to provide administrative support, advice and guidance to Local School Committee’s on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. Clerks contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of governance across our Trust by providing:

• administrative and organisational support
• guidance to ensure the Local School Committees works in compliance with its legal and regulatory framework
• advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the local school committees.

We are looking for people who can communicate effectively and inspire others to contribute to excellent governance in our Trust, and who are willing to undertake training. Clerks will be working in a team under the Trust’s Governance Lead.

We are looking for 25 hours per which can be fulfilled by one person or split into 2 roles as per below:

Post 1: 12.5 hours a week (term time only) supporting schools in the North of Sheffield (Parson Cross/Chapeltown area)

Post 2: 12.5 hours a week (term time only) supporting schools in the South of Sheffield (Woodseats/Greenhill/Beighton)

Start date: September 2026. Working patterns to be negotiated. The roles will include some evening working to support Local School Committee meetings.

Informal discussions about the role are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting Rebecca Burton on governance@scsp.org.uk or 0114 321 0058.

Application Information: Please state clearly whether you are applying for a 25 hour post or a 12.5 hour post.

Closing Date: Midday 6th July 2026

Interview Date: 15th July 2026

We expect the successful candidate to work within our collaborative spirit and ethos, by building on the successes of the individual schools by working in conjunction with others to raise standards and enhance the outcomes for the pupils, families and communities we serve.

You can find further information about Steel City Schools Partnership and our schools by visiting the website: SCSP Website

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 Steel City Schools Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Steel City Schools Partnership website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/steel-city-schools-partnership

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