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Governance Professional (Clerk)
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 8am
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: These vary per month and are claimed on a month by month basis with an expectation of a minimum of 40 hours per year, rising to an expected maximum of 80 hours per year. There is both flexible home working and a requirement to be present at meetings in school.
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £17.84
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Governance Professional (Clerk) to:
manage our Governing Body administration, ensure legal compliance.
provide procedural advice, and support the effectiveness of the Governing Body.
handle minutes, agendas, records and offer independent advice on governance matters.
act as the linchpin for smooth, compliant board operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring statutory duties are met.
Key Responsibilities of the Governance Professional
Procedural Expertise: Advising on governance procedures, ensuring meetings run smoothly, and taking minutes.
Legal Compliance: Ensuring the board meets all statutory duties and operates within the legal framework.
Administrative Management: Managing board information, membership records, training records, and agendas.
Strategic Support: Providing independent advice to help the board with strategic decisions and improve overall governance.
Information Hub: Keeping governors informed about training, conduct, priorities, and best practices.
The Application Process
Application forms and full details can be found on our Vacancies page on our website. Applicants should complete the application form and email it to Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. References will be requested prior to interview.
Important Dates
Closing date for applications: 8am on 30th January 2026
Interview date: 5th February 2026
What the school offers its staff
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, or ‘MGGS’, is an outstanding School (OFSTED 2023) in all areas. Our students love learning; they are talented, compassionate and inquiring young people who have a deep sense of belonging and commitment to their school.
At MGGS we focus on students as individuals, fully engaging with the latest technology available to enhance students’ learning. The school’s house system brings students of all ages together in many whole school activities and creates friendships which endure, lasting well beyond their years at school. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development and health care plan.
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Flexible working opportunities
Hours
These vary per month and are claimed on a month by month basis with an expectation of a minimum of 40 hours per year, rising to an expected maximum of 80 hours per year. There is both flexible home working and a requirement to be present at meetings in school.
Commitment
Calendared meetings take place on Wednesday evenings. Generally between 4.30pm to 7pm. There are 10 of these per academic year, together with the preparation of agendas and production of the minutes of each meeting. Additional ad hoc meetings as required in order for the Governing Body to meet its statutory obligations.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1274 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls website
- Email address
- mstarns@mggs.org
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1,270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 360. Ofsted judged us to be outstanding and our examination results reflect this. We are a happy, thriving community, with a long standing tradition of excellence in all that we do. We have been an Advanced Thinking School since 2015. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development.
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)
If you wish to find out more about MGGS please visit our website at https://www.mggs.org/ and to take a virtual tour please visit https://youtu.be/kuqmn-D4AJY
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