Clerk to the Board of Governors
Closing in 13 days (10 February 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Grade 13: £25,183 to £27,269 full time equivalent salary (£12.3843 - £13.4656 per hour).
Employer: Crowcombe and Stogumber Church of England Primary Schools
Location: Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4 4AA
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 10 February 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
This is a permanent post is for 12 hours per month, term time only. Typically, there will be 2 Full Governing Body meetings each term. The clerk may be asked to take on additional work according to need.
The post of Clerk to the Governing Body has been evaluated using Somerset Council’s Job Evaluation Scheme at Grade 13: £25,183 to £27,269 full time equivalent salary (£12.3843 – £13.4656 per hour).
What will I be doing?
Crowcombe and Stogumber C of E Primary Schools are 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 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 to attend meetings, and the successful candidate should be available at mutually agreed times during the day to meet with Chair and or Headteacher. 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.
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
The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory medical and DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Supporting documents and information
Application forms can be found on our school website
Completed application forms should be returned with a covering letter to Mrs Kate Lewis, at the above address.
Closing Date: 9:00 am Monday 10 February 2025