Clerk to the Governors (Waltham Cross)
Employer: St Mary's CE Academy
Location: Hybrid position, combining remote working with time based at the school
Working hours: 130 hours per year to be worked flexibly (38 weeks/term time only)
Salary: £28,624 – £33,366 per annum FTE
Closing date: 30th April 2026 at 9am
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130 hours per year to be worked flexibly (38 weeks/term time only)
Part-time hybrid position, combining remote working with time based at the school
Salary: H6/H7 SCP 14-23
Our governing board is seeking a highly organised, professional and dedicated Clerk to the Governors to provide essential support to the strategic leadership of our school. This is a key role, ensuring the board operates with efficiency and is in full compliance with statutory responsibilities. The post holder will be required to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the School Board with some meetings being held in the evenings.
The Clerk will work closely with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher to plan meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and ensure governance processes are followed and compliant.
Key Duties:
Provide accurate, impartial advice on governance, procedures, and compliance
Monitor the statutory requirements of the Academy on behalf of the governing body to ensure up to date at all times
Prepare agendas, collate papers, and produce high‑quality minutes of Full Governing Body meetings, the Annual General meeting, sub-committees, Exclusion panels and complaints panels within agreed timescales
Support governor recruitment, induction, and ongoing training
Ensure governance information, policies, and statutory documentation are up to date
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience of professional clerking, ideally within a school or academy environment
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and impartiality
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Confident using ICT to support efficient administration
Flexible approach to working hours, including evening meetings
Commitment to ongoing training and development
Able to build positive working relationships
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to support school leaders and help strengthen the school’s governance.
St Mary’s CE High School is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment, founded on our Christian principles. We continue to develop an excellent standard of education for all students, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential regardless of ability or background in a safe and inspiring community.
The Ofsted inspection of 2023:
“The school has a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. This is evident in the good quality of pupils’ learning demonstrated in lessons and in their books.”
“Pupils live up to leaders’ expectations of their behaviour. Pupils follow the well-established routines in lessons and usually focus on learning.”
“Pupils are proud of their school.”
St Mary’s CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda.
The SIAMS report of January 2020:
“An exceptionally inclusive and caring community
Applicants do not need to be practising Christians but would be expected to uphold our Christian principles of trust, forgiveness, compassion, thankfulness, friendship and love, as well as our vision where, ‘Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow’.
“Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow.”
St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake safeguarding training, and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview.
St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Closing Date: 30th April 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the application deadline
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