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Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council

Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

Cheshire East Council Governor Services team are looking to recruit two part time Clerk to Governors. The contracted hours are 13.5 hours a week for one post and 12 hours a week for the second post. A full induction and training will be given. The posts are for a fixed term contract from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027, with the possibility of an extension to the contract for the 2027/28 academic year.  

About the role:

A clerk to the governors is an advisory role - candidates will be expected to attend board meetings at a range of schools and provide advice on the legal and procedural aspects of school governance. In addition to this, clerks are required to effectively manage agendas, distribute supporting documentation, and produce accurate minutes.

The post would suit a professional from the education, legal or administrative sectors who is looking for a more flexible employment opportunity. The post is predominantly home-based although you will be expected to attend meetings which generally take place after school hours.

• The role involves travel across Cheshire East; a full driving license and access to a car is essential.
• Evening work will be required to meet service needs.
• The clerk to governors working pattern is unusual compared to most roles.  Due to the nature of the work, we have substantial peaks and troughs during every term, and we ask that clerks “bank” their time during the quiet periods so it can be used during the busy weeks.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

About you:

In order to be successful in this post you should possess the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent - Essential
• Excellent literacy and oral communication skills - Essential
• Knowledge of word processing and document management - Essential
• Ability to organise agendas and supporting material and take accurate minutes of meetings - Essential
• Ability to work professionally and form strong and trusted relationships with school partners - Essential
• An understanding of the role of governing bodies in the school system - Desirable
• Proven effective administrative experience, including maintaining records and databases - Desirable

Experience as a clerk, experience of governance, and/or other experience of school governance, or experience of working in a professional capacity in a similar field e.g. education, legal, or financial would be an advantage.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

Company: Cheshire East Council

Salary: £28,598 - £31,022

Location: Cheshire, Cheshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Health

Sector: Healthcare Management

Job Role: Support Worker