Clerk to Governors

Wiltshire Career Site; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Job summary

Corsham Primary School is seeking a part-time governance clerk to provide independent clerking services, supporting governance across Pickwick Academy Trust. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities around termly meetings.

The successful candidate will work around Local Governance Committee meetings, with in-person duties at Corsham and a hybrid option for the right candidate. Flexible working arrangements are considered.

Qualifications

• Interest in school governance and commitment to keeping up to date with current educational developments.
• Independent, professional and reliable clerking service.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent clerking service for governance at Corsham Primary School and Pickwick Academy Trust.
• Support governance arrangements across the trust and ensure effective governance.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: £26,847 - £27,709 FTE, Actual Salary: £2902- £2995 per annum

Hours: Part time / 4 hours a week, 52 weeks a year to be worked around Local Governance Committee Meetings –an evening meeting held once per term for approx. 3 hours – in person at either Corsham Primary School site preferred, hybrid considered for the correct candidate. Additional hours by negotiation as required We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Corsham Primary School for further information.

The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance and a commitment to keeping up to date with current educational developments, legislation and guidance affecting schools. They will provide an independent, professional and reliable clerking service, ensuring that governance arrangements across Pickwick Academy Trust are well supported and effective. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and adapt flexibly to the needs of the Trust. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be confident working with people at all levels and maintain a positive and professional approach when handling confidential information. Knowledge of governance procedures, educational legislation and guidance would be desirable, although a willingness to develop this knowledge will also be welcomed.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Our School

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town. Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 10 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6. At Corsham Primary, we believe that All children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential. Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of ‘Caring, Positive and Stimulating’, underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry-led curriculum which challenges children to be curious. Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust. We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact the Head of Governance and Compliance, Mrs Sian Reed at [e-mail]. We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Closing date: 12noon on 2nd October 2026

Interview Date: 13th October2026

Anticipated Start Date: 2nd November 2026 or earlier if possible

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

• External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.