Clerk to the Governors
Closing in 14 days (22 October 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 13
Employer: Coxley Primary School
Location: Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RD
Contract type: Casual
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 22 October 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Grade 13
- Contract type: Casual
- Working pattern: Part time
- Closing date: 22 October 2025 11:59pm
Part Time: 6 Full Governing Body meetings per academic year (1 per each half term). Somerset Pay Spine Grade 13
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Board of Governors to start as soon as possible. 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. The post involves some evening work and the on occasions the successful candidate may need to be available at times during the day. 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.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a Clerk who has:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with administrative tasks
- Ability to write agendas and produce accurate concise minutes
- Strong IT / keyboard skills
- A calm, positive and professional demeanour
- Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
What is in it for me?
The school offers:
- A warm, well established and welcoming environment
- An experienced, enthusiastic and friendly staff team and board of Governors
- Enthusiastic, caring and curious children.
DBS check
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearance.
Supporting documents and information
Please apply online. Please contact the school office by email if you would like more information about the position via coxley@coxley.school
Our school takes child protection seriously and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and we expect our staff to share this commitment.
