Clerk to the Governors

Grade G, Point 8 – 20

£26824 - £32597 Full time equivalent  / £2273 - £2762 pro rata; £13.90 - £16.90 per hour.  (Pay award pending)

Starting salary is dependent on experience and renumeration is for 3.75 hours per week (which are flexible throughout the year), 38 weeks per year (0.0847 FTE)

Severn Vale School is a single academy trust which provides an inclusive secondary education for students aged 11-16 that delivers strong student outcomes through high-quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care.  Our Governing Board plays a vital role in the strategic leadership of the academy and we are seeking to appoint an organised, impartial and dedicated Clerk to support the board.

The Clerk to the Governors is a key role, providing administrative, procedural and legislative support to ensure the board operates efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.  You will work closely with the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher to plan meetings, prepare documents, record decisions accurately and offer guidance on governance compliance.

This is a part-time, permanent contract, which requires flexibility around the meeting schedule.  Currently, there are 4 Full Governing Board meetings and 14 Committee Meetings per year. Meetings usually take place on Mondays or Tuesdays with a 5:00pm start time.  Meetings will require in-person attendance. Renumeration is for 3.75 hours per week and, with the exception of the meetings, the distribution of these hours is flexible to suit the postholder.

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, be highly organised and methodical, be confident using IT systems and able to work independently.  You will be a strong communicator with excellent written skills, be discreet, professional and able to maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge or experience regarding school governance is desirable although training will be available.

In return we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including: 

• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders  
• In-house menopause support group  
• Long service awards  
• Gym membership  
• Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests  
• A varied programme of well-being activities and clubs

Having read the accompanying information and should you wish to apply, please complete and return the application form, together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.  

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the Chair of Governors before making an application. Please contact recruitment@severnvaleschool.com for details.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing date:  11 October 2026

Interview date:  week commencing 12 October 2026

Start date:  asap

Severn Vale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website.  Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, as the role will involve regulated activity in addition to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a certificate of good conduct where applicable.  This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.