Clerk to Governors (Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery)

East Sussex County Council; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Clerk to the Governors at Meridian Community Primary School in Peacehaven. The role involves providing administrative support, maintaining records, and ensuring the governing board can meet its responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and experience in minute taking. This part-time role offers flexible working hours during school terms.

Qualifications

• Ability to take accurate minutes and maintain record keeping systems.
• Experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings.
• Willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board.

Responsibilities

• Support the governing board through administration and advice.
• Maintain records and minute meetings.
• Research relevant policies for the governing board.

Skills

Attention to detail

Minute taking

Meeting servicing

Ability to work independently

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 5.2 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 10th November 2025 (12pm)

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery (Roderick Ave, Peacehaven BN10 8BZ)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Clerk to the Governors

Do you believe that the schools in East Sussex deserve the best possible support to deliver an excellent education for all children and young people? If so, then you would be well suited to working as a clerk to the governors at Meridian Community Primary School in Peacehaven.

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to keep the Meridian Community Primary School governing board running smoothly through efficient administration and the ability to offer timely advice. You will offer vital support to our governors to ensure that they can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. You will work closely with the school leadership team to ensure that records are well maintained. You will minute governing board meetings and any appropriate committee meetings as well as clerking panels that might be convened. You will work independently to research policies and procedures that will be critical for the board to follow.

Qualifications

• Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems
• Have good attention to detail
• Have the ability and willingness to work individually using their own initiative
• Have experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings
• Have a willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board including evening meetings

How to Apply

To apply for this role please send your application form to the Acting Chair of Governors Hannah Wood at [e-mail]. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised and in the Person Specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interview Details

Interviews: Friday 17 November

About Us

Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. School Governance is an integral part of the East Sussex strategy to ensure that schools in East Sussex are successful and that children and young people can learn in safe, creative and supportive spaces. This role is essential to this strand of our work.

Additional Information

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.