Clerk to Governors

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

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Malmesbury seeks a governance Clerk to support the Governing Board. You will provide efficient administration, maintain records, and liaise with governors and the headteacher to support decision-making.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, confidentiality, and solid experience with administrative systems and Microsoft Office. Part-time, with evenings or late afternoons for meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written skills with an eye for detail.
• Sound knowledge of administrative work related systems.
• Able to communicate well and develop effective working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and prevent disclosure of sensitive information.
• Excellent personal organisational and time management skills.
• Able to manage conflicting work pressures and organise priorities.
• Experience maintaining administrative systems; competent with databases.
• Enthusiasm for governance knowledge and education-related legal framework.

Responsibilities

• Governance Clerk duties supporting the Governing Board and headteacher.
• Maintain administrative systems and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with governors, staff and external contacts.
• Attend relevant governance training events and network meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Administrative knowledge

MS Office

Database applications

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Governance awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Salary: Grade E (£26,847-£27,274 per annum, full time salary) (£13.92-£14.36) per hour

Hours of work: 4 hours a week term time only (38 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be part of our team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a Clerk to The Governing Board.

Academically our pupils are thriving, there is an ambitious strategic plan, to meet the needs of the local community. Following our OFSTED in March 2023 we are thrilled with our positive report that states …

“Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils appreciate that staff know them well and care about them.”

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a governance professional to the Governing Board. Applicants must be efficient, excellent administrators and have strong communication skills to support the governors and headteacher.

All about the role:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has:

• Excellent oral and written skills with an eye for detail
• A sound knowledge of administrative work related systems
• Able to communicate well and develop effective working relationships
• Be able to maintain confidentiality at all times and to prevent disclosure to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Excellent personal organisational and time management skills
• Able to manage conflicting work pressures and organise priorities
• Experience of maintaining administrative systems and competent user of Microsoft Office and database applications
• An enthusiasm for continued professional development and a desire to develop appropriate knowledge of the legal framework relating to the governance of schools and current developments in education.

The post is a part-time position, covering meetings of the board. This equates to approx. 4 hours per week term time only (38 weeks). The meetings are generally held during the evenings or late afternoon, approximately 12 times this year.

The position lends itself to home working, although meetings take place face to face at the school and also over teams.

To help the successful candidate fulfil their role, there is an expectation for them to attend relevant training events and governance professional network meetings led by Governor Support.

If this is you, we can offer you:

• An ideal environment to grow and develop as a professional, in a beautiful town on the edge of the Cotswolds where the community is at the heart of all we do;
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated children, who love coming to school;
• A professional, friendly and dedicated team of staff and supportive Governors;
• A commitment to developing you professionally.

So, if you are ambitious and would like to work in an environment where what you think and do is encouraged, welcomed and appreciated, please get in touch.

Find out more and apply:

We welcome applicants from any and no faith provided they are willing to support and promote the school’s Christian ethos and support the school’s catholic foundation.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office or via [e-mail]

More information and an application can be found on our website: www.sjpschool.co.uk or email: [e-mail]

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB T: 01666 822331

Closing date (and time): Midday 12noon on Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.