Clerk to Trustees

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £5,000 pa

Hrs of Work: up to 150 hours per annum.

Attendance will be required at meetings, which are held mostly in the evenings—no more than twice a term—but occasionally during the working day. Administrative tasks can be carried out from home at the post holder's convenience.

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Clerk to the Trustees to provide essential administrative and governance support to our Board of Trustees. This key role involves offering professional advice on governance, constitutional, and procedural matters; maintaining statutory records in line with legal requirements; and delivering comprehensive administrative support to the Board.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending and minuting all trustee and committee meetings (including ad hoc appeals panels).
• Arranging meetings, preparing agendas, and distributing relevant documentation.
• Managing trustee correspondence and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records and submitting statutory returns, including the register of directors to Companies House.

The Board of Trustees meets once per term, and there are two finance committee meetings per academic year.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong ICT skills and excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Proven experience organising meetings and drafting clear, concise minutes from complex discussions.
• The ability to manage a varied workload independently, meet competing deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Flexibility around working hours, most meetings are held in the evenings, with occasional in-school meetings during the day.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed professional to support the effective governance of our school and contribute to its strategic leadership.

Please not that we reserve the right to close the application early if deemed necessary.