Clerk to School Governing Boards

The role is a permanent part-time position based in Wandsworth, London, requiring 1.5 days per year, equivalent to 32 meetings predominantly in the evenings.

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting school governance? Join our dedicated team as a Clerk to School Governing Boards. This is a key role providing professional clerking services to governing boards across our schools, ensuring effective governance and compliance with statutory requirements.

About the Role

• Prepare agendas and distribute papers in advance of meetings.
• Attend governing board meetings (including evenings and early mornings) and produce accurate minutes.
• Advise on governance legislation, procedural matters and conflicts of interest.
• Maintain membership records and support the appointment/election process.
• Ensure statutory policies and documentation are up to date and accessible.
• Provide guidance and support to governors, including new members.
• Promote a culture of challenge and continuous improvement within boards.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in record keeping, data management and minute-taking.
• Willingness to attend training, including the NGA Clerks Programme.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to attend meetings outside standard working hours.
• Ability to travel to school sites as required.
• Reliable IT access for remote working (equipment provided).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality and inclusion.

If you meet the above criteria and want to contribute to the efficient running of governing boards, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

For further information please contact Theresa Palmer, Governor Services Manager by emailing Theresa.Palmer@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 25th January 2026

Shortlisting Date: w/c 26th January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 2nd February 2026

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.