Clerk to the Governors
| Job information | |
|---|---|
| Salary | £13.47 - £14.59 per hour (depending on skills and experience) |
| Organisation | John Masefield High School & Sixth Form Centre |
| Hours | 152 hours per year |
| Term/duration | Permanent |
| Closing date | 9 am on 20 May 2026 |
| Interview date(s) | TBC |
Job details
To start as soon as possible
We are seeking to appoint someone to be responsible for overseeing all aspects of governance effectiveness and compliance within the school, ensuring governance adheres to good practice and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. To secure the continuity of governing board business and observe confidentiality requirements by providing:
- administrative and organisational support
- guidance to ensure the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
- advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board
The ideal candidate will have experience of Clerking in a School setting and a Level 3 Certificate in the Clerking of School and academy Governing Boards. We will support people who do not hold this to obtain the qualification.
Attendance is mandatory at Committee and Full Governing Board meetings. These are usually held at the following times:
- Committee meetings 5.00pm – 6.30pm (roughly 2-3 every half term, some held remotely)
- Governing Body meeting 5.00pm – 7.00pm (5 per year)
JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all appointed candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search. We will shortlist based on the criteria in the person specification. We are committed to equal opportunities and will make reasonable adjustments where required for candidates attending interview, and for appointed candidates.
For more information contact
If you would like to discuss the position further please contact Mike Clayton, Co-Chair of Trustees, via email mike.clayton@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk.
Full details of this post and an application form can be downloaded from our website. https://www.eteach.com/job/clerk-to-the-governing-body-1551728
Applications forms should be emailed to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk . We do not accept CVs. If you wish to apply for this post, please submit a completed application form and a letter of application of no more than one side of A4, detailing how your experience and skills have prepared you for this post.
Shortlisting will be based on evidence that candidates meet the requirements of the person specification. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which will involve written administrative tasks and a panel interview.
Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.