Clerk to Governors

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

Job summary

Gomeldon Primary School is seeking a proactive Clerk to Governors to support its Local Governance Committee. The role involves minute-taking, meeting organisation, administrative support, and using governance systems to ensure the committee runs smoothly and the school continues to thrive.

The position offers flexible hours with some evening meetings; the successful candidate will join a friendly team dedicated to high standards of governance and the wellbeing of our pupils and community.

Qualifications

• Take accurate Minutes for Local Governance Committee meetings.
• Organise meetings and manage administrative tasks for governance.
• Commitment to high standards of governance within a friendly school community.

Responsibilities

• Support minute-taking for governance meetings.
• Assist in organising and coordinating governance meetings and agendas.
• Provide administrative support to the Local Governance Committee and governance systems.
• Help ensure smooth running of the committee and school governance.

Skills

Minute taking

Meeting organisation

Admin support

Governance systems

Job description

Clerk to Governors

Gomeldon Primary School

Salary: Grade E, pay point 6-8, £26,847 - £27,709 per annum (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £1,867 - £1,809 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent. 2 hours per week(52 weeks per year)

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 26th November 2026

Job summary

Gomeldon Primary School is seeking a proactive and highly organised Clerk to Governors to support the Local Governance Committee.

In this role, you will support effective school governance through minute-taking, organisation of meetings, administrative support, and the use of governance systems, helping to ensure the smooth running of the committee and the continued success of the school.

The position offers flexible working hours and includes some evening meetings, attending one governing body meeting per term. We are looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting high standards of governance within a friendly and supportive school community.

Join us and make a meaningful contribution to our school. Flexible working, a welcoming team, and the opportunity to play a key role in supporting effective governance await.

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

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our school life is underpinned by golden threads for Belonging, Curiosity and Apprenticeship which sit alongside our learning values of Relationships, Resilience, Resourcefulness and Reflection. Our behaviour values are Ready, Respectful and Safe. These work together to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where all of our children are able to thrive. They are true embodiments of our aim to be an inspirational learning community in which everyone is valued, supported, and equipped for lifelong learning.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contract Sian Reed on [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

• 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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