Clerk to the Board of Governors
Closing in 77 days (20 April 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £13.47 per hour
Employer: Walton Church of England VC Primary School
Location: Walton, Street, Somerset, BA16 9LA
Contract type: Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 20 April 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
The post will initially involve 12 hours work for each meeting and, typically, there will be 1 meeting each half term over 39 weeks. 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 (Scale 6-11) £13.47 per hour, £25,989 full time equivalent salary.
What will I be doing?
Walton Church of England 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?
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.
What is in it for me?
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.
Supporting documents and information
Further information and an application form can be obtained by contacting Natalie Sweet: Office@waltonprimary.co.uk or calling 01458 443675.
Many thanks for your interest, we will look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date 20/04/2026
Interviews week commencing 27 April 2026.
