Vacancy

Clerk to the Governors

Job summary

Salary£14.40 inclusive rate
LocationAll Saints CE Primary School
AddressTylden Way
Emailsbm@allsaintshorsham.school
Telephone No01403 270460
Required FromASAP
ContractCasual e.g. casual MMS, supply staff, Part-time
4 hours per week

Job advertisement

All Saints C.E. (Aided) Primary School
Tylden Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 5JB

Clerk to the Governing Board

Our Governing Board is seeking the right candidate for the role of Clerk to the Governors. The position is term time only – hours variable to include daytime and evening meetings.
Grade 4: £14.40 per hour (inclusive of annual leave entitlement)
Approximately 4 hours per week on average

Are you looking for a flexible part-time role to fit in with other commitments? Are you already trained or are you willing to train as a Clerk to the Governing Board? Full training will be provided for the right candidate. The role is term time only and the successful candidate will be expected to clerk between 4-6 meetings per term.

This role involves:
• liaising with the Chair of Governors and Headteacher prior to each meeting to put together the meeting agendas
• collating and distributing papers using an online portal within agreed timescales
• keeping accurate membership records and ensuring that governors approaching the end of their term of office are identified and arrangements made to conduct elections or identify replacements
• attending governing board meetings on the school site and producing accurate, succinct minutes and an action log in a timely manner
• supporting and advising the governing board to ensure they comply with relevant legislation and procedures (training and support will be provided)
Clerks are required to attend meetings at the school and complete all associated administrative work at home. Access to a PC or Laptop is essential, we can assist with providing this if necessary.

What we’re looking for:
• flexibility to attend meetings in the afternoon (during the school day) and early evening and to complete all other required work from home
• exceptional organisational skills
• someone who is proactive and professional
• confidence to build effective relationships with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher and other key stakeholders
• positive and approachable personality
• excellent minute taking ability
• someone who is calm under pressure
• a high level of personal integrity, dependability and reliability
• someone who enjoys undertaking research and finding answers
• ability to use various online systems

All Saints C.E. 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.

All Saints C.E. Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to workplace diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Visits to the school are very welcome.

To find out more about the role please contact Jane Singerman, School Business Manager, by email at sbm@allsaintshorsham.school

Closing date for applications: 25/04/2025 (if suitable applications are submitted, the recruitment process may be initiated before the closing date of the advertisement)
Interview date: TBC


Posted Date:21 March 2025
Closing Date:25 April 2025
Interview Date:TBC

Further information

Application Form - Non Teaching.doc
Clerk to Governors Job Description & Person Specification - March 2025.docx

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