Job Description

Notetaker/Clerk for Local Governing Body (LGB) Meetings

Gateway Multi Academy Trust

Grade C

25,186 to 26,244 per annum (FTE)

Actual Salary 1,751.50 to 1,825.08 per annum

3 hours per week

39 weeks per year

The salary has been averaged out at 3 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (total of 117 hours per year) which allows time to cover all meetings and associated admin and training, however the work will not be evenly distributed due to the nature of the role. Meetings are normally held on Mondays (Cams Hill School) and Tuesdays (Woodcot Primary School) evenings from approx. 5pm to 7pm.

Scheduled Cams Hill School LGB meetings are on Mondays for the 25/26 academic year - 29/9/25, 1/12/25, 26/1/26, 9/3/26, 5/5/26, 29/6/26

Scheduled Woodcot Primary LGB meetings are on Tuesday for the 25/26 academic year - 7/10/25, 2/12/25, 27/1/26, 10/3/26, 5/5/26, 30/6/26

Meetings are held in the evenings from approx. 5pm to 7pm, attendance at these meetings in person is required.

Place of Work: Flexible at one of the above schools, some working at home may be possible

The Gateway Trust are currently seeking to appoint a Notetaker to provide effective administrative support to The Romsey School, Oakfield Academy and Foundry Lane Primary School Local Governing Bodies. Working in partnership with the Governance Professional, LGB Chairs, Governors and Headteachers your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing agendas Taking and distributing minutes Providing administrative, procedural, and legislative support to the Local Governing Bodies
(Please see and Person Specification for further details)

We are looking for candidates who:

Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems Has experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings Can manage their own time effectively Is comfortable chasing busy people to ensure deadlines are met Is highly organised with good attention to detail Has excellent admin, communication, and IT skills Is confident in taking the initiative to find relevant information on behalf of the Governing Body Has a willingness and flexibility to work at times convenient to the governing board Can remain impartial and maintain confidentiality at all times
In return, The Gateway Trust will provide you with

Enrolment in LGPS which is one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes Access to the staff benefits programme which includes the 'cycle to work' scheme Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers Discounted lunches from our excellent in house kitchens on our School Sites Access to an Employee Discount for our on-site nursery, Little Sunlights On-site, free staff car parking

This role could be held in conjunction with the other advertised Notetaker position.

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application as soon as possible via mynewterm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/17216/EDV-2025-GMAT-18514. We unfortunately do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 1,751.50-1,825.08 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2025