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Clerk to the Local Governing Body

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

KGA Hampshire Secondary Schools are vibrant and forward-thinking. We are committed to providing an outstanding education for all our students.

We are looking to appoint one or more enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to join our team as Clerk to the Local Governing Body (LGB). This is an exciting opportunity to support the governance and decision-making process at the heart of school leadership. You may be assigned to support one or more schools depending on your availability and flexibility and this would be discussed at interview.

Role Overview:
The Clerk to the Local Governing Body plays a key role in ensuring that the governing body functions effectively. This position involves providing administrative support to the governors, organising meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Clerk will be expected to work closely with Headteachers, Chair of Governors, and other members of the LGB to support the strategic leadership of the schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Local Governing Body, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and distributing papers.
Make arrangements for and clerk any statutory appeal committees/panels the local governing body is required to convene.
Attend all meetings of the Local Governing Body and its committees, taking accurate minutes and ensuring that actions are followed up.
Advise the governing body on governance issues, statutory requirements, and procedures.
Maintain records of attendance, governor training, and statutory documents.
Ensure the governing body complies with all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
Provide support in the recruitment and induction of new governors.
Manage and update the governance section of the school website, ensuring transparency and accessibility of information.

About You:
You will be highly organised, proactive, and possesses excellent communication skills. A good understanding of governance structures, preferably in a school or educational context, and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail will be key.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
An understanding of the educational sector and governance practices (desirable but not essential).
Previous experience as a Clerk or in a similar administrative role is an advantage.
Discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Why Join Us?

KGA has at its core the pursuit of the very highest standards both inside the classroom and beyond it. Through our ethos and our curriculum, our entrepreneurial approach and our international dimension, we ensure that our pupils develop into confident, well-rounded individuals, equipped for life in an ever-evolving world. To find out more about the benefits of working at KGA, please visit https://www.kingsacademies.uk/.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in the governance of our schools. You will be part of a supportive team that is passionate about the Trust and school’s vision and committed to continuous improvement. We offer a flexible working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the success of our schools and students.

Please visit the website HERE to register and complete an application.

Where a role receives a high volume of applicants, we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews may be arranged as suitable applications are received.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of; Proof of right to work in the UK / Satisfactory references / Pre employment medical check / Clear enhanced DBS check. King’s Group Academies pursues a policy of equality of opportunity.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Make arrangements for and clerk any statutory appeal committees/panels the local governing body is required to convene;