Clerk to the Board of Governors

About the job

Key information

The post is 10 hours work for each meeting and, typically, there will be 1 per month in the evening (except in August) and the rest is flexible. 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’s Job Evaluation Scheme at Grade 13, so currently this equates to a full time, 37 hours per week, salary of £25,183 (Hourly rate £13.0530)

What will I be doing?

Long Sutton C of E 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 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?

Good keyboard skills and the ability to write agendas and produce accurate concise minutes are essential. Integrity, good organisation and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.

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

Supporting documents and information

Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School is fully committed to a process of safer recruitment in order to safeguard the children in our care.

For further information on this position please contact Lizzie Reynolds, Head Teacher at the school.

Application forms are available from the school office or on the school website.

Closing date: Friday 11 July

Apply on the Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School website