Clerk to the Governing Body - Broadwater C of E Primary School

About Us

At our school, we are committed to supporting, developing and valuing our staff. As part of our dedicated and professional team, you will benefit from:

• Full training and development opportunities, with all relevant training provided to help you succeed and grow in your role.
• The opportunity to work as part of a committed, supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about making a difference to young people.
• Access to confidential wellbeing support, complimentary to your SAS Health Insurance package, at no additional cost to you.
• The opportunity to opt into the West Sussex Pension Scheme, providing valuable long-term financial benefits.
• A positive and inclusive working environment where your contribution is recognised and appreciated.

We are proud to invest in our staff and provide the support, training and benefits needed to thrive both professionally and personally.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 5 Point 7 (£13.68 per hour)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 5-7 hours per week

Location: Broadwater CE Primary School

Interviews: w/b 31.08.26 or 07.09.26

What You Need to Succeed

The Clerk will need to be flexible on times and will be employed on a contract that he/she will claim for the actual hours agreed and worked for.

The post duties are:

• Attending meetings
• Termly briefings/sharing information
• Liaising with the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and Committee Chairs
• Writing up the minutes for each meeting
• Training courses as required
• Governing Body - general administration

The main purpose of the role is to provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. New regulations require governing bodies to have regard to advice from the clerk in regards to exercising the governing body functions:

• Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees.
• Ensure the governing body is properly constituted.
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

Please see the job description and person specification when applying for the role.

Further Information

Broadwater CE 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.

The reference number for this role is SCHO02895.