Minute Clerk

at  Kirklees Council

WE ADOPT A ‘NAME BLIND’ APPROACH TO SHORTLISTING. RECRUITING MANAGERS WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS, UNTIL A SHORTLISTING DECISION HAS BEEN MADE - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ALSO INCLUDES ANY CV UPLOADED. EQUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION IS NOT ACCESSIBLE BY RECRUITING MANAGERS AT ANY STAGE.

Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Learning & Early Support
Job Category
Learning Services
Hours
Various
Number of Jobs
Numerous
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent, Casual
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£84.84 per meeting plus mileage
Enhancements / additional payments details
Plus travel expenses

DO YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN EDUCATION? IF SO, HAVE YOU CONSIDERED BECOMING A MINUTE CLERK FOR SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES

Several vacancies exist for a Governing Body Minute Clerk (part-time evenings) – various vacancies within Kirklees.

SALARY: £84.84 PER MEETING PLUS MILEAGE

Kirklees Council is very keen to support the work of school governing bodies and academies by finding able people to act as minute clerk at governors’ meetings. A Governing Body meets around six times a year (in term time), usually in the evenings. You could work for more than one school or clerk governors’ committee meetings to increase your earnings. Most Governing boards have adopted a hybrid way of meeting therefore some meetings may be clerked remotely.
The most immediate role of a minute clerk is to take notes of the key points and decisions at School Governing Body meetings and at home turn them into minutes using an agreed template (using Microsoft Word). Minutes are then submitted (via Digital Kirklees) to the Governor Clerking Service within 7 working days. You are not a governor, you do not vote, or contribute directly to the debate.
Full training will be available as well as access to support and guidance from the central team to help you fulfil the expectations of the role. On appointment you will take part in an online training programme which is aimed at broadening your knowledge of school governance and developing clerking skills. A Guidance Handbook and further information will also be provided on appointment. In addition, you will have access to attend termly briefings as well as CPD opportunities for accreditation.

Requirements for this role:

• You will need access to Word Processing and email/internet facilities
• Ability to produce work to a high standard
• Good listening and communication skills
• A willingness to learn the application of School Governance Regulations and procedures
• Having your own transport is desirable

Part of the selection process will require you to attend and shadow an experienced clerk at an actual governing body meeting and take minutes.
For further information please contact Amerjit Sahota on 01484 414701, or email: kirklees.governors@kirklees.gov.uk
Amerjit Sahota is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
31 December 2025, 11:55 PM

• You will need access to Word Processing and email/internet facilities
• Ability to produce work to a high standard
• Good listening and communication skills
• A willingness to learn the application of School Governance Regulations and procedures
• Having your own transport is desirabl