Get Pro

Clerk to governors

The person who gives procedural and legal advice to a governing body, prepares papers and takes minutes.

Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Governance

Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.

Classfern Pro: report writer, Ask Fern, forum and jobs – no ads. What's in Pro Join Classfern Pro

Learn how – Glossary: watch the 1-minute video · print (PDF)

Governing body (GB) England Wales Northern Ireland
The board responsible for the strategic leadership of a maintained school, holding the headteacher to account and overseeing finances.

More terms: Governance

Academy trust · Academy Trust Handbook · Chair of governors · Funding agreement · Governor · Local governing body

More terms starting with C · Education glossary A–Z · Get a TIP for your class

Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.