Clerk to Governors

Greentrees Primary School; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Greentrees Primary School seeks a Clerk to Governors to provide independent, professional clerking support ensuring governance arrangements are well supported across the Trust.

The role is permanent and part-time, requiring 3 hours per week across 52 weeks with evening meetings once per term; the successful applicant will be highly organized, able to meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality while developing knowledge of governance procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in school governance and current educational developments is desirable.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, professional clerking service to the governing body.
• Support governance arrangements across Pickwick Academy Trust / Greentrees Primary School.
• Be highly organised, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Job description

Clerk to Governors

Greentrees Primary School

Salary: E6-E8 £26,847 - £27,709 FTE

Actual Salary: £2176 - £2247 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours

3 hours a week ,52 weeks a year to be worked around Local Governance Committee Meetings -an evening meeting held once per term for approx. 2 hours and the requirements of the LGC and Trust.

Working pattern

To be worked flexibly around LGC Committee meetings and wider Trust commitments - evening working will be required.

Closing date: 12noon on Monday 9th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 20th November 2026 Anticipated Start Date: 1st December 2026 or earlier if possible

Job summary

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

Greentrees Primary School is a two site two form entry Primary School with a 12 place Resource Base. The school is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school has strong international links and has an enquiry led skills based broad and balanced curriculum. The school prides itself on its behaviour. It is also committed to teaching children how they learn as well as the content of the curriculum. The school uses Guy Claxton’s 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset model to achieve this.

Contact details

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.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

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.

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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.


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