School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors)

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Aston on Trent Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and reliable School Business Assistant (Clerk to Governors) to support the effective operation of our Governing Board.

This is a key role within the school, providing administrative, organisational and procedural support to governors and helping to ensure that governance responsibilities are carried out effectively and in line with statutory requirements. 

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Organise and prepare agendas for governing board and committee meetings.
• Attend meetings, take accurate minutes and distribute records in a timely manner.
• Provide procedural and governance advice to governors and school leaders.
• Maintain governance records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory governance requirements.
• Support the recruitment, induction and training of governors where required.
• Act as the main point of contact for governance matters. 

The ideal candidate will possess excellent administrative and communication skills, have strong attention to detail and be able to work independently while maintaining confidentiality at all times. 

Hours of Work

3 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs of the Governing Board. Attendance at scheduled governor meetings, which are usually held outside normal school hours, will be required. 

Why Join Us?

Aston on Trent Primary School is a welcoming and supportive school community committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of the school and make a positive impact on its future development.

If you are an organised individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in supporting school governance, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 23 July 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.