Clerk to the Board of Governors

St George’s International School, Luxembourg, is an inclusive international community of approximately 860 students aged from 3 to 18 years, representing more than 70 nationalities. We pride ourselves on enabling each student to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to recruit an exciting opportunity for a:

Clerk to the Board of Governors

Temporary role for 10 months (September 2025 – June 2026)

Part time, 16 hours per week

Job purpose 

To coordinate and administer the Governing Body’s operations.

To advise and support the Chair of Governors, the Chairs of the Governing Body’s Committees, the Principal and the Head of Finance and Administration.

To liaise with Governors, key staff and advisors.

To monitor compliance with all relevant statutory law requirements and best practice.

To act as Company Secretary.

To foster close and supportive working relationships between the Governors, the Principal, and the Executive Team.

Main responsibilities:

Governance

·      Ensure that governance is carried out in accordance with the School’s Articles of Association.

·      Prepare, review and update additional governance protocols.

For new Governors

·      Induction, training, clarification of responsibilities for new Governors.

Statutory compliance

·      Ensure a robust and effective system of reporting by the Executive team to governors.

·      Keep up to date with and ensure compliance with requirements.

·      Maintain the register of Directors, Declaration of Interest and review and store all key documents.

·      Ensure regular review of policies.

·      Submit annual reports to relevant stakeholders.

Ensure the efficient functioning of governance

·      Communicate, prepare and circulate documents/minutes and relevant information to relevant stakeholders.

·      Maintain records of governance activities.

·      Identify and advise on a platform for governance documents.

·      Oversee appraisals of governance, the appointment of Executive members and any panels of the Governing Body when needed.

Your profile:

·      A legal or compliance qualification or professional background.

·      An awareness and understanding of safeguarding and the responsibilities of all adults who work with children.

·      Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong links with relevant keyholders.

·      Advanced analytical skills, with strong attention to details, accuracy and problem-solving skills.

·      Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines.

·      Diplomacy and the ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

·      Excellent IT skills, use of Excel spreadsheets and financial databases.

·      High level of emotional intelligence. Demonstrates a positive professional attitude, also under pressure.

Preferred qualifications:

·      Certification in governance or compliance (ILA, ICA or CGO certification).

·      Experience as a Clerk to Governors (or similar) role in a school setting.

·      Experience in working with regulatory bodies, externals auditors, and compliance officers.

·      A strong understanding of corporate governance, legal frameworks, and school policies.

·      Familiarity with digital governance tools or board management platforms.

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from marginalised groups in international education.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. 

St George’s is committed to safer recruiting practices and carries full and comprehensive checks on all employees. All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers and criminal records checks from countries the applicant has lived, studied, or worked.