Camden Learning is seeking experienced Education Governance Professionals to provide clerking and governance services to schools. This is a flexible, sessional opportunity to support governing boards across Camden, working alongside Chairs, Headteachers and senior leaders.
We are seeking governance professionals who can provide clear procedural advice, ensure compliant administration, maintain statutory records, and produce robust minutes that accurately capture discussion, challenge and decision-making. This will be within the context of complaint and permanent exclusion panel hearings as well as Full Governing Body and committee meetings.
As a Governance Professional, you will play a key role in ensuring governing boards operate effectively, lawfully and strategically. You will bring sound judgement, professional confidence and a strong understanding of governance processes to every meeting you support.
Services to be provided:
• clerk governing board and committee meetings (virtually or in person)
• provide accurate, proportionate procedural advice during meetings
• work with Chairs and senior leaders to prepare agendas and ensure effective and compliant governance administration
• produce clear, professional minutes within agreed timescales, forming part of the school’s statutory record
• maintain appropriate governance documentation and records in line with statutory and service expectations
• support panels and hearings (e.g. complaints, permanent exclusions), ensuring proceedings are accurately recorded and procedurally robust
This role requires individuals who are confident operating in a governance environment and can support decision-making with professionalism, independence and integrity.
Experience and expertise
Essential:
• Demonstrable experience as an Education Governance Professional/Clerk
• Strong minute taking skills, able to produce accurate, concise and defensible records
• Confidence in providing procedural advice to Chairs and boards
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• High levels of discretion and professionalism
• Confident using digital platforms (e.g. GovernorHub, MS Teams)
Desirable:
• Experience clerking panels/hearings (complaints, permanent exclusions, staff discipline)
• Relevant clerking or governance qualification, or equivalent experience
Working with Camden Learning:
• Flexible, sessional engagements
• A high quality, boroughwide, quality assured service
• Access to Camden Learning’s governance networks and resources
Fees payable:
• Primary and Special Schools: £310 per meeting
• Secondary Schools: £365 per meeting
Engagement is on a freelance, self-employed / contractor basis.
Application process
To apply, please submit your CV and a statement outlining your suitability to clerkingservices@camdenlearning.org.uk