Clerk to the Governors

Essex; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 670 - 740; Part time

Job summary

Dunmow St Mary’s Primary School, based in Great Dunmow, Essex, is seeking a part-time Administration role to support its governing board and leadership team. The post involves preparing meeting agendas and drafting minutes for the Full Governing Board and other committees, plus providing trusted governance advice with training provided.

The role requires flexibility around a calendar of meetings (six per year) and is paid on Scale 7 at £16.62–£18.35 per hour, with holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce meeting agendas with the chair(s) of governors and the headteacher for the Full Governing Board and other meetings such as hearings and appeals.
• Write minutes of the Full Governing Board meetings and other governing bodies.
• Serve as an important source of advice for governors on governance matters (training will be provided).
• Support the Chair or co‑chairs of governors, the Headteacher and the Governing Board in the exercise of their governance responsibilities, ensuring compliance with statutory and other requirements and the delivery of agreed governance policies.
• Work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings (usually six Full Governing Board meetings per year).
• Work independently and meet deadlines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5259-156

Position Type: Administration

Pay Range: Payment is Scale 7 point 19-24 £16.62‑£18.35 per hour

Position Start Date: 01/10/2026

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 30/09/2026

Midday Date of Interviews: W/b 1st Oct

Responsibilities

• Produce meeting agendas with the chair(s) of governors and the headteacher for the Full Governing Board and other meetings such as hearings and appeals.
• Write minutes of the Full Governing Board meetings and other governing bodies.
• Serve as an important source of advice for governors on governance matters (training will be provided).
• Support the Chair or co‑chairs of governors, the Headteacher and the Governing Board in the exercise of their governance responsibilities, ensuring compliance with statutory and other requirements and the delivery of agreed governance policies.
• Work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings (usually six Full Governing Board meetings per year).
• Work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits

Payment is Scale 7 point 19-24 £16.62‑£18.35 per hour. Actual salary is based on an average of six hours per meeting for six meetings per year plus holiday pay, amounting to £670‑£740 per annum. Further or additional hours, if and when required, will be paid at the same rate.

Additional Information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the School

Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.

Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross‑curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning, meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.

We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.

Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.