Clerk to Governors

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust provides a professional governor clerking service to a number of primary schools in Shropshire. Established in 2018 and formerly known as ‘The Trinity Federation Clerking Service’, the service has built a reputation for high quality clerking, governance expertise and effectiveness.

We are now seeking to expand our team of clerks with the appointment of a suitably skilled, enthusiastic and highly motivated clerk. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work as part of our clerking team in a role that can often fit around other work or family commitments.

Role: Clerk to a Governing Body

We are looking for a clerk to provide clerking to a minimum of two schools in the Shrewsbury/Shifnal/Bridgnorth areas.

Salary: Grade 5, point 7 (£13.69 per hour)

Hours: Casual - To prepare for, attend and minute, a minimum of 3 x Full Governing Body meetings per school year (typical commitment of 3 to 6 Full Governing Body meetings per school year).

The successful candidate must have previous experience of working effectively as a minute taker in board meetings or similar (or as a school leader working closely with a governing body) and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills. Candidates should also be committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This role requires a flexible approach to working hours and the option to clerk meetings remotely from home is possible, although some in-person meetings will be necessary. Travel costs are reimbursed.

The successful candidate must be able to clerk a minimum of 3 meetings per school year, some of which may be held during the early evening, however, there will be a requirement to clerk some meetings during the usual working day.

We particularly invite applications from recently retired school leaders. Candidates who are not experienced in School Governance will be offered training and mentoring from an experienced clerk.

For an informal conversation regarding this role, please contact Mrs Rebecca Dyke, Schools’ Business Manager on [phone removed] or by email at [email removed].

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust or within its schools to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The successful applicant will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire. The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.