We’re currently looking for a Governance Clerk to support the Local Governing Body (LGB) at Southfield Park Primary School. The role will involve the preparation of meeting papers, taking minutes and other administrative tasks that will ensure that the school's governance processes run smoothly. The successful candidate will be led and fully supported by our Trust Governance Professional and will work closely with the school’s Headteacher and Chair of Governors.
The hours of the role are flexible – averaging around 15-20hrs per term which can be worked in a way that suits the successful candidate and the needs of the LGB. It is likely the majority of them will be worked around the time of each termly LGB meeting which the Clerk will be expected to attend in person as a non-negotiable, alongside our diverse and friendly local governors.
The successful applicant would start in December 2025 and spend the last few weeks of the Autumn Term and the Spring Term shadowing our current outsourced clerking service to ensure they are fully prepared to take on the role independently from the end of the Spring Term 2026.
The Lumen Learning Trust puts the children's needs at the heart of its provision - committed to enabling children to become successful lifelong learners and happy, fulfilled adults who can make positive choices about their future. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.
We are looking for a committed person who has:
● A good standard of education, including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent (Grade C)
● Experience of taking precise, accurate minutes and meeting notes
● Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communications skills
● Excellent organisational skills and record keeping
● Competent IT skills
● Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
● Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities
● The commitment to attend LGB meetings in person
In return we can offer you:
● The support of a hard-working, supportive and friendly team
● An inclusive environment
● Opportunities for continued professional development
Applications
Closing date: 12 noon November 2nd 2025
Interview date: November 6th 2025
Should you wish to have an informal and completely confidential discussion about the role with Lisa Cosgrave, Lumen Learning Trust’s Governance Professional, please contact the Trust and a phone call can be arranged.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, applications must be submitted using our application form.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Southfield Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to criminal records and references checks. Southfield Park is an equal opportunities employer.
