Clerk to the Board of Governors

About the job

Key information

87 hours per year (paid on contract of 2 hours per week)

Grade 13 (£13.92-£15.07 per hour)

Start date: November 2026

What will I be doing?

Westonzoyland Community Primary School and Pre-school is seeking a Clerk to the Board of Governors.

Westonzoyland Community Primary School is a warm and welcoming small school in the heart of the Somerset Levels, graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in 2025. We have a strong ethos of whole child development and using our beautiful outdoor environment in our learning. Our school values of Embracing Opportunities, Choosing Kindness and Valuing Everyone are the foundations behind all that we do.

The Governing Board, through its appointed and elected governors, plays a distinctive and essential role in the continuing success and development of the school.

The Clerk’s job is to work with the Chair, other governors and Headteacher, in dealing with administrative matters for the board and advising on procedural issues of governance and the board’s statutory duties. Central to the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The post involves some evening work and the successful candidate should be available at times during the day. Good keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas and produce accurate, concise minutes are essential. Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.

New clerks receive advice, support and training from the SSE Education Governance Team and all clerks are encouraged to attend half termly briefings to update themselves on the latest developments in governance.

DBS check

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Supporting documents and information

Typically, there are 6 meetings each year (1 per half term). There is a possibility of extra work according to need.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Amy Saturley via the school office – office@wzps.co.uk

A job description and application form are available on our school website or below.

Interviews can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Please submit your application to: office@wzps.co.uk

Westonzoyland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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