Clerk to the Governing Body Ref. TV10326

CLERK TO GOVERNING BODY

Date posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026

Start Date: Autumn Term / September 2024

Contract Term:  Permanent

Salary: NJC 12-22 £25,598 - £33,699  (pro rata £2,644 - £3,115)

Contract Type: Term time, 4 hours per week (Flexible Working Hours)

Step into a pivotal role at the Streetly Academy, where you will serve in this unique position working closely with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors to ensure the smooth running of the Governing Body.

You will be efficient and effective to manage an ever changing workload, whilst providing confidential, personal and administrative support to the Governing Body.

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE, sport and the arts.  This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Paralympic values.

We can offer you:

• A considerate employer with regard for your well being and family priorities
• A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio and  eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload
• Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance.
• Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.

We are looking for;

• The successful candidate to oversee the organisation of meetings, record accurate minutes and advise on changes in legislation and policy.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, whilst maintaining confidentiality is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including attendance at Governors meetings held outside of the school day (approximately 15 meetings per academic year)
• The ability to work on your own, to use judgement and initiative, whilst also being part of a wider team.
• An individual with strong organisational skills and evidence of excellent administrative and IT experience

If you are looking to join a progressive school and a department that thrives on Teamwork, good humour and high standards please visit our website at https://mynewterm.com/school/The-Streetly-Academy/137707

Last date for receipt of completed applications:  midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026.  Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 6th and Monday 13th July 2026

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  These posts are each subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.