Clerk to Governors - South Wiltshire Hub in SalisburyEDV/2025/PAT/02756

Pickwick Academy Trust; Corsham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a Clerk to Governors for the South Wiltshire Hub. This part-time role requires dynamic and organized support for governance tasks, including minute-taking and administration, requiring a minimum of 104 hours per school per year. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude towards school governance. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings; minimum 104 hours per year per school.
• Proactive, confident and passionate about supporting school governance.
• Willingness to join a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support to Local Governance Committees, including minute-taking.
• Work flexible hours with some evening meetings, minimum 104 hours per school per year.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of governance across the South Wiltshire Hub.

Skills

Flexibility in working hours

Proactive attitude

Confident communication

Job description

About This Role

Clerk to Governors - South Wiltshire Hub in Salisbury at Pickwick Academy Trust.

Job details

• Location: Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £13.90 per hour
• Grade: E, Pay point 8
• Closing Date: 12:00pm, 13th Oct 2025
• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is looking for a dynamic and organised Governance Professional to support Local Governance Committees at Gomeldon Primary School and Alderbury & West Grimstead CE Primary School, part of our South Wiltshire Hub in Salisbury. You’ll play a key role in keeping school governance running smoothly, handling minute-taking, admin, and IT tasks, while contributing to the success of our schools. The role requires flexible hours, including some evening meetings, with a minimum of 104 hours per school per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support to Local Governance Committees, including minute-taking, administration and IT tasks.
• Work flexible hours, with some evening meetings, and a minimum of 104 hours per school per year (additional hours may be available depending on the number of schools supported).
• Contribute to the efficient operation of governance across the South Wiltshire Hub in Salisbury.

Requirements / What we’re looking for

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings; minimum 104 hours per year per school.
• Proactive, confident and passionate about supporting school governance in a friendly, supportive environment.
• Willingness to join a team in the South Wiltshire Hub in Salisbury.

Safeguarding and equal opportunity

Pickwick Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to commencement. We are an employer committed to safeguarding and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and providing reasonable adjustments where needed.

How to apply / contact

We warmly welcome visits to our school. Please contact Sian Reed at [e-mail] for more information or to arrange a visit.

Additional information

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. If you have used My New Term previously, please update it with your current workplace details and responsibilities. A safeguarding online check may be carried out for shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE 2025.

Documents

• South Wilts Hub Clerk JD.pdf