Clerk to the Board of Governors
Closing in 22 days (13 November 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 13: Point 6 £26,847 pa, pro rata for hours (£13.95 per hour).
Employer: Hinton St George Church of England VC Primary School
Location: Hinton St George, Somerset, TA17 8SA
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 13 November 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Part Time Clerk to the Board of Governors required as soon as possible.
The post of Clerk to the Governing Body has been evaluated using Somerset Council’s Job Evaluation Scheme at Grade 13: Point 6 with a salary of £26,847.00 which would be pro rata for hours actually worked (£13.95 per hour).
The post will initially involve 8.5 hours work for each meeting and, typically, there will be 7 meetings each year.
What will I be doing?
Hinton St George Church of England VC Primary School is a thriving village school in the heart of the community where the dedicated and caring school team support and encourage the children to be “the best that they can be”.
Hinton St George Primary School is seeking a Clerk to the Board of Governors.
The 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 the 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.
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.
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 essential.
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged – please telephone 01460 72653 or email office@hsgschool.co.uk to book an appointment.
Hinton St George Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check and Medical Clearance before appointment is confirmed.
Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026
Interviews: tbc.
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