Clerk to Governors

Brighton and Hove City Council; Sunderland; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Brackenbury Primary School in Portslade is seeking a part-time Clerk to Governors to provide administrative support to the governing body. The role involves clerking meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and ensuring records are maintained, with training and support provided.

The post is 4 hours per week, with 52 paid weeks per year. Start date is as soon as possible, and the school welcomes visits. Closing date: 23 November 2026.

Qualificações

• Provide professional clerking support to the Governing Board and committees.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and papers.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain records.
• Advise on governance procedures and statutory requirements.
• Experience of school governance desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clerking support to the Governing Board and committees.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and papers for meetings.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain records of proceedings.
• Advise on governance procedures and statutory requirements.

Conhecimentos

Discretion

Organisation

Reliability

Written/verbal comms

Formação

Experience in school governance

Descrição da vaga

Location Brackenbury Primary School, Locks Hill, Portslade, BN41 2LA

Clerk to Governors

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £27,254 pro rata Contractual hours 4 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 06/11/2026 Job reference REQ0001745 Attachments: Scale 4a job description and person specification (1).doc Application Form (Support Staff).docx

Job description

Brackenbury Primary School has a fantastic team of teachers, TAs and support staff and we are looking for new clerk to governors to join us. The successful candidate will be able to work in a team, alongside our dynamic governing body and be passionate about serving our school community. In return, we offer a supportive governing body and a great community to be a part of.

Part-time: 4 hour per week

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint aClerk to the Governing Board to provide effective administrative and procedural support to our governors, helping them fulfil their statutory responsibilities and support the strategic leadership of the school.

As Clerk to Governors, you will play a vital role in supporting a governing body that shares this vision and is deeply committed to the well‑being of all our children.

The role involves:

• Providing professional clerking support to the Governing Board and committees
• Preparing and distributing agendas and papers
• Taking accurate minutes and maintaining efficient records
• Offering advice on governance procedures and statutory requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Is discreet, organised, available and reliable
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is able to work independently and meet deadlines

Experience of school governance is desirable but not essential, as training and support can be provided.

Visits to the school welcomed. Please ring the school office 01273418850 to book a place.

Closing date: 23 November 2026

Interview date: w/c 23 November 2026

Telephone: [phone]

Website: https://brackenburyprimary.co.uk/brighton-hove.sch.uk/primary/portslade

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

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

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.