Clerk to the Governors

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Primary School is seeking a Clerk to Governors to provide administrative support to its governing body. Candidates can work flexibly from home and set their own hours, while also attending set meetings throughout the year. Training is provided for those without previous clerking experience, and the role offers an opportunity to develop governance skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous clerking experience not needed, full training provided.
• Proficiency in word processing and other PC applications is vital.
• Effective communication skills and high organisation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and advice on governance issues.
• Send out notices, agendas, take minutes, and maintain records.
• Attend set meetings and manage communications regarding governance.

Skills

Proficiency in word processing

Effective written communication skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Highly organised

Job description

• Contract Permanent
• Closing Date Apply by 11 July 2025

Location

Balfour Primary School, Brighton

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available 1

Working hours

• Working hours 3
• Closing date 11 July 2025

Job category

• Job category Support Staff - Education

Organisation

• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

Are you looking for a flexible role, where you predominately work from home and set your own hours? Balfour Primary School invites you to apply for the role of Clerk to Governors.

We are looking for someone to provide administrative support and advice on governance issues to the school’s governing body. This would involve sending out notices/agenda of meetings, taking minutes, keeping records, dealing with relevant correspondence and maintaining governor databases. Due to the nature of the post, the individual will also be expected to keep and respect confidentiality.

Previous clerking experience is not needed – full training will be provided. Far more important would be someone who is proficient in word processing and other PC applications, who has effective written and verbal communication skills, and who is highly organised. However, experienced Senior Clerks are encouraged to apply and the successful candidate will be appointed on either the Clerk or Senior Clerk pay scale, depending on experience.

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

About the role

Whilst the successful candidate can work the majority of their hours flexibly on the days/times that suits them, there are a number of set meetings throughout the year that must be attended. These take place after school, outside of normal office hours. There are approximately 6 set meetings across the year. There might also be the very occasional additional ad hoc meetings or panels.|

It is important to understand that these are a notional number of working hours per year; therefore the hours per week will be flexible depending on the volume of work. (e.g One week it may be half term so you may only need to only work two (2) hours but the following week you have an FGB meeting so may work four (4) hours.) Across the course of the year, it is expected that your total hours will be 156hrs and the salary reflects that.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new member to our dedicated team at Balfour Primary School.

Closing date:12:00 noon on Friday 11th July

Please ensure that you write your application using the headings of the Person Specification.

Telephone:[phone]

Website: www.balfourprimary.co.uk

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

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Balfour 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Please be aware that online searches may be used if shortlisted for interview. Our safeguarding policy can be found here:Safeguarding policy .

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.