Headteacher's Personal Assistant and Office Manager (Clerk to Governors)

36 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year

Band F

(Additional pay for Clerk to Governors)

Interviews; Thursday 11th December 2025

Are you a highly organised, proactive, and reliable professional looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant school community?
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College, a thriving school with 460 pupils, is seeking an exceptional individual to join us as Headteacher's Personal Assistant and Office Manager (Clerk to Governors).

About the role:

Youll play a vital part in supporting our Headteacher and governing body, ensuring the smooth, efficient, and confidential operation of our busy school office. This is a varied role involving high-level administrative support, office management, and governance support. Youll lead on the use of Microsoft Office, Arbor, and Google, oversee office systems and staff, and act as the first point of contact for a range of stakeholders.

As Clerk to Governors, youll provide effective support to the governing body, including meeting preparation, minute taking, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Were looking for someone who:

Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and minute-taking skills
Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and sensitivity
Has experience in administration or office management, ideally in education
Can use Microsoft Office, Arbor, and Google confidently
Is calm under pressure and shows initiative
Enjoys working as part of a team

In return, we offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community
Opportunities for professional development
The chance to make a real difference in the daily life of our school
Term time only working pattern, plus 5 inset days

Safeguarding:
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks and an Enhanced DBS check

Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Well consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

How to apply:

For further information and to apply, please visit our school website email completed application form to Deputy Headteacher, Mr Dan Keefe recruitment@claremount.wirral.sch.uk along with the Monitoring of Equality and Diversity form and Disclosure Form.