Clerk to Governing Boards (Casual)

School Governor Services – Education Strategy and Performance

Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint Casual Clerks to Governing Boards to support schools across the Wakefield district and surrounding areas.

This is a casual, flexible role, ideal for individuals with strong organisational and administrative skills who are interested in supporting effective school governance.

About the role

As a Casual Clerk, you will provide professional clerking support to school governing boards and/or committees. This includes:

• Preparing and distributing agendas and meeting paperwork
• Attending governing board and committee meetings (usually evenings)
• Accurately recording, producing and circulating minutes within agreed timescales
• Providing procedural advice and guidance during meetings in line with statutory requirements
• Supporting schools to meet governance, compliance and procedural expectations
• Meetings are typically held in the evening and may take place in person or virtually (Microsoft Teams).

About you

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Can produce clear, accurate written records
• Have good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office / Teams
• Are able to work independently and manage their own workload
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail
• Experience of clerking, school governance or local authority work is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What we offer

• Flexible, casual working arrangements
• Payment per meeting (including additional time for preparation and minutes)
• Induction, training and clerk development opportunities
• Ongoing support from the School Governor Services team

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role or to request further information, please contact the School Governor Services team at:

governor@wakefield.gov.uk

Start date: As soon as possible

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Rachel Quayle

E-mail: rquayle@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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