Clerk to Governors
Full time (35 hours per week), all year round, hours to be agreed and will include some evening work.
The Clerk to the Governors plays a vital role in supporting the effective governance of the Coventry School Foundation. Reporting to the Finance Director, the post holder will be responsible for providing professional, efficient, and confidential administrative and procedural support to the Governing Body and its committees. The Clerk will support the Chair of Governors and Finance Director in ensuring that all governance processes comply with legal, constitutional, and regulatory requirements, and that all governance business is conducted smoothly and efficiently.
Coventry School Foundation is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.
Coventry School Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary. Candidates from overseas must provide information about their past conduct, for example, by providing documents issued by overseas teaching authorities.
To apply please complete all sections of the online application form via our recruitment portal, including the supporting statement and details of two referees, no later than 15th August 2025. For further information, please contact,
Applications will be considered as they are received up until the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Expected start date: As soon as possible