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Clerk to Governors

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Clerk to Governors

Permanent, term-time only, to start as soon as possible 

HC4 (SCP 4 - 6) £2,212 - £2,282 p.a. – average of 4 hours per week

The Management Committee for Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) is seeking to appoint an experienced administrator as Clerk to Governors as soon as possible. We are looking for a reliable, well organised individual, who can work to deadlines under their own initiative, whilst providing administrative support to the Management Committee.

The successful candidate will be required to:

·       Prepare and distribute agendas and additional documents for full management committee and sub-committee meetings.

·       Take and distribute accurate, concise minutes.

·       Co-ordinate the management committee in an efficient manner.

·       Provide administrative support and work closely with the Chair of Governors.

·       Keep statutory records up to date.

·       Maintain records on policies and review dates.

·       Provide procedural and legislative advice to the board.

Apart from the actual meetings, the role can be carried out remotely to suit the needs of post holder. There are currently five full management committee meetings, and between six and nine sub-committee meetings per academic year. 

The post holder will need to be flexible regarding working hours and days, as this is dependent on the meeting schedule. At present, all meetings take place outside of school hours. 

The salary has been calculated as an average of 4 hours per week, term-time only, however most hours would be worked on and around meeting dates.

Application forms and further details are available from Hoople

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Beverley Blower, Headteacher, on 07956 859473

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 5^th September 2025

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview – date TBA.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date.

HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

For more information contact

To apply for the role, please email recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk or call 01432 383890

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.