Clerk to Governors

School The Rissington School
Address c/o The Rissington School (Upper Rissington site), Mitchell Way, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL54 2PL
01451 820857

Post Title (Subject) Clerk to Governors
Grade Grade 6 (pts 15-20) £30,024 – £32,597 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (60 hours)
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.

The Governing Body are looking to appoint a Clerk to Governors who will liaise the setting of agendas and minute taking at full governor body meetings and some committee meetings, in addition to on-going liaison and administrative duties.
The successful candidate must have excellent administrative skills ensuring that the Governors' time can be used to benefit the pupils and school effectively.
The successful candidate will advise the Governing Body on procedural issues, legal responsibilities and constitutional matters. Training will be provided depending on experience and professional development interests and needs of the successful candidate.
This role is for approximately 8 meetings per school year (circa 60-70 hours pa) term time only. Knowledge of how schools and Governing Bodies work would be an advantage but training will be provided. A willingness to work flexible hours is required as the workload is variable.
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 20th October 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and expects our staff, volunteers and parents to share this commitment.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as employment checks including the Right to Work Check.
As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment, school will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. Additionally, any gaps or anomalies that arise during the application stage of the recruitment process will be explored further at interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked additional questions about safeguarding during the interview process. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Gloucestershire.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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