Job Description

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for education? Do you have excellent communication and minute-taking skills? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a Virtual School Governor Clerk.
About Us
NPW is the ethical partner of choice that keeps the child at the centre of everything we do. We care about our clients and work hard to help them achieve their aspirations. We engage with our clients to help develop our products and services to ensure that what we offer is created for schools by schools. NPW is a not-for-profit mutual organisation, owned by our school members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people.
The Role
Due to the ongoing growth of Governor Services, we are expanding our team of physical Clerks to include Clerks who may attend meetings virtually. As a Virtual School Governor Clerk, you will be directly responsible for the provision of services to a specified number of multi-academy trusts, school governing boards, and other commercial contracts, ensuring that our high standards are met in a professional and effective manner via remote on-line meetings. This is a remote, part-time position with flexible hours, primarily focused around term-time meetings. Training will be provided including attendance at our termly virtual Clerks' Briefing.
Key Responsibilities

• Meeting Management: Organise, schedule, and prepare agendas for all governing body and committee meetings.
• Minute Taking: Attend all meetings (via video conference) to accurately and concisely minute discussions, decisions, and actions.
• Documentation: Distribute meeting papers and minutes to governors in a timely manner. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of all governing body documentation.
• Compliance: Provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
• Governance Administration: Manage governor records, including terms of office, declarations of interest, and attendance.

What We Are Looking For
Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in using virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and G-Suite/Microsoft Office.
• Extensive experience of managing on-line meetings and sessions.
• Proven experience in a clerking or senior administrative role, with excellent minute-taking abilities.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with a school governing body.
• Knowledge of education sector regulations and governance best practices.

What We Offer
Flexibility: The convenience of a fully remote, part-time role.
Support: A collaborative and supportive environment from a dedicated governance team.
Benefits: Perkbox, Medicash etc
How to Apply
Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885 972189.
If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed in this role, please submit your application using the button below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
NPW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.