School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors)

Salary details: £ - £

The Governing Body of The Woodland Federation of Peak District Schools are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible individual to the role of Clerk to Governors, to support the governing body on a part-time basis. 

The position requires attendance at approximately six meetings per year. Meetings normally take place in the early evening and are usually conducted on Microsoft TEAMS. 

Clerks play a vital role in organising governing body meetings and recording accurate minutes, whilst advising the governing body on changes in relevant legislation, policy, and governance issues. You will provide professional support to our governing body to enable them to support the school to maximise its performance and support the progress of children.  

You will need to be able to work under your own initiative, manage deadlines, update and keep accurate written and electronic records. The ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality is paramount.

Provisional Interview Date: 6 March 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.