Clerk

Clerk

Location: Ramsgate
Hours: 5 hours per week (Hybrid)
Working Pattern: Term-time only
Pay Rate: £13.68 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

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About the Role

Our client, a well-established and supportive school, is seeking a committed and highly organised Clerk to the Board of Trustees to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis.

The Clerk plays a vital role in ensuring the effective governance of the school. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Board of Trustees, you will oversee governance procedures, provide guidance on statutory responsibilities, and work closely with the Chair to ensure smooth and compliant meetings.

This position offers hybrid working, with meeting attendance on-site and follow-up administrative duties completed remotely. Files will be maintained on-site in collaboration with the School Secretary and Head Teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to the Board on governance, constitutional matters, and procedural requirements
• Work closely with the Chair to plan, prepare, and circulate agendas and documentation
• Attend trustee meetings, record accurate minutes, and ensure follow-up actions are clearly tracked
• Maintain governance files and records in line with statutory guidance
• Liaise with the School Secretary and Head Teacher to ensure documentation and governance processes are consistently up to date
• Support the Board in meeting legal and regulatory frameworks

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage your own workload
• Experienced in administration, governance, or clerking (school experience advantageous but not essential)
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
• Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Competent with IT systems and document management

Why This Role?

• Hybrid working for flexibility
• Term-time only ideal for work life balance
• Opportunity to develop governance skills in the education sector
• Potential to secure a permanent role within a supportive school environment

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