Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 6, £15.31 - £16.89 per hour
210 hours per year, Term Time - This role operates on an annualised hours contract. The hours will need to be worked flexibly to meet service needs. You may be required to work additional hours.
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
You will provide ad hoc advice and support to governors and trustees, and Headteachers and Executive leaders about matters relating to school and academy governance, primarily in relation to the clerking of additional panels relating to complaints, pupil exclusions and staffing related matters. You will be joining and supporting a team of full-time clerks and on occasion support the delivery of clerking for school governing boards as cover clerks.
The role is offered with some rostered hours, to allow attendance at team meetings as well as corporate training and job-related training. The remainder of the hours are reserved and allow for the clerking of panel meetings.
This job maybe suitable for but not limited to individuals with excellent administrative skills or a background in HR or education and/or school governance.
About you:
You will have excellent organisational and time management skills, be a good team player who can work equally well alone with minimum supervision. You will have a flexible approach to your working hours, including school hours and early evening and be prepared to travel to schools across Wigan and neighbouring boroughs.
You will have great communication skills and not be afraid to have courageous conversations. You will be a self-starter with a strong attention to detail, to record decisions accurately and prepare official outcome letters and minutes in accordance with statutory timescales, guidance and policy regulations. You will be proactive in your own continuous professional development, knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policies and procedures for school and academy governance.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Governor Services is part of the Education Standards and Learning Team. We are committed to working hard to achieve the best outcomes possible for Children and Young People. We will provide you with the support you need to do your job and offer you learning opportunities to further your development within the organisation.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
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For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Julie Ainsworth, Senior Governor Support Officer, 07825 420754 or email julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk
Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
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