Clerk to Governors - Oak Tree Primary School

About Us

Oak Tree Primary School is seeking an organised, proactive and efficient Clerk to the Local Committee to support our governance team. This is an important role that ensures our Local Committee operates effectively, follows statutory requirements and contributes positively to strong governance across Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT).

This position is offered on annualised hours (20 per year), with additional hours available for occasional further meetings such as exclusions or complaint hearings. Because the contracted hours are limited, applicants must be confident using AI assisted tools to help draft agendas, compile notes, create first draft minutes and manage documents accurately and efficiently.

Job Details

Salary: £14.13 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Annualised 50 hours per year, with additional hours as needed.

Local Committee meeting times: 5:00pm-7:00pm (with notice given if times differ)

Location: Oak Tree Primary School

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative experience and excellent written English
• Is confident and capable in the use of AI tools for drafting, summarising, note taking and minute production (essential)
• Has high digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and online systems
• Is well organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines independently
• Understands confidentiality, GDPR and safeguarding principles
• Can attend meetings that generally take place from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with flexibility when required and with notice given
• Experience in clerking or school governance is helpful but not essential if strong transferable skills are demonstrated

Further Information

Why join us?

• Flexible, annualised hours suited to someone seeking a small but meaningful role
• Support from an experienced governance team within a respected Multi Academy Trust
• The chance to make a positive contribution to the leadership of a local primary school

Safeguarding Information

Keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our recruitment process, we take steps to make sure everyone who joins us shares this commitment.

What this means for you:

• All roles in our schools involve a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• If you're successful, you'll need to complete some pre employment checks, such as an enhanced DBS check and verifying your right to work in the UK. We'll explain these clearly and guide you through the process.
• During the interview, we may ask questions about your understanding of safeguarding. This isn't a test-it's about ensuring we all share the same values and priorities.

Because every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. These checks and conversations help us create a secure and welcoming environment for everyone.

If you have any questions about safeguarding or the checks we carry out, please let us know-we're happy to help.

Oak Tree Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please follow this link:

The reference number for this role is SCHO02422.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications via their recruitment site.