Clerk to the Governors

Job Title: Clerk to Governors

Salary: Scale 4, Range 7 - 11 (£15.67 - £16.70 per hour)

Hours: Approximately 120 hours over 38 weeks (c. 3 hours per week); may vary with meetings.

• 4 meetings in Autumn term
• 4 meetings in Spring term
• 4 meetings in Summer term

Location: Sytchampton Endowed Primary School

Contract type: Permanent

Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced Governance Professional and Clerk to Governors to provide an efficient governance and administrative support to the Governing Body in their important role.

You will play a key part in ensuring the Governing body is focused on its governance role and to strengthening the governance framework in the school to support the continued success of the school as a place of excellence to learn and to work.

Responsibilities and Expectations

The successful candidate will have a track record of working in a governance role in a complex and regulated environment, be highly organized, able to offer attention to detail and have excellent communication skills.

Due to the nature of the work, the role requires flexibility during term time and the successful candidate may work both in school and from home according to the demands of the role.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Requirements

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrate the diversity of all its residents.

Application Information

Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: as soon as possible after closing date

Start date: As soon as possible

Attached documents: Clerk to Governors job description.