Clerk to the Governors (Level 2) (3794 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Kendal; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Great pension scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Sandgate School is seeking a Clerk to Governors (Level 2) for 4 hours per week (156 hours per year). The role is term-time plus 1 week inset, pro rata to part-time work (£13.47 per hour; £25,989 per annum full-time). You will support the Governing Body with governance, meetings, and records.

Attendance at meetings after school hours is required; familiarity with Word/Excel and ICT is expected. Applications close 4 September 2026 and start date is September 2026.

Qualifications

• Provide governance guidance and procedural advice to the Governing Board.
• Attend and minute meetings; keep accurate records and paperwork.
• Be familiar with ICT programmes including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Governing Board on governance matters and constitutional issues.
• Oversee membership, organise meetings, and take accurate minutes.
• Maintain records in line with legislation and best practice.
• Attend term-time meetings held after school and support related tasks.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Minute taking

Record keeping

ICT literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job type:Administration and Business Operations
• Contract:Permanent
• Work pattern:Part-time
• Salary:Please see below
• Date posted: Thursday 23 July 2026
• Closing date for applications: Friday 4 September 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Job Title: Clerk to Governors (Level 2)

Part time – 4 hours per week, 156 hours per year

BS5 – £25,989 per annum -pro rata for part time and term time only working (£13.47 per hour)

Sandgate is a two site special school for children and young people between the ages of 3-19 years. Sandgate takes pride in fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment for students with severe learning difficulties. We offer a route through school that strives towards our vision of ‘Achievement For All’. To fulfil the vision we aim to develop every child’s personality, abilities and talents to the full, to be the best they can be.

From September, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Clerk to the Governors who will provide administrative support and guidance to our School Governing Body.

The successful applicant will advise the Governing Board on governance, procedural, and constitutional matters, oversee membership, organise and minute meetings, maintain accurate records, and manage information in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.

They must be dependable and adaptable and able to attend Governing Board and committee meetings held in term time at the end of the school day. We welcome applications from candidates who can communicate effectively in a range of formats and be familiar with relevant ICT programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

The post requires attendance at our half termly meetings of the full Governing Body and it’s committees (minimum 14 meetings per year) which generally take place in the afternoon and/or early evenings.

The role is equivalent to 156 hours per year which includes attendance at meetings and completing related paperwork and tasks.

The role is term time only + 1 week inset - 39 weeks per year.

Those wishing to apply should complete the application form and email to:
[e-mail]

You may alternatively wish to print out and complete your application form by hand and post this directly to school: Sandgate School, Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG Please label your envelope clearly with: Teaching Assistant Application

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 4th September 2026.

Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by the end of 4th September. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 14th September 2026.

We reserve the right to close shortlisting early should we receive a high number of applications, therefore an early submission is encouraged.

Role start date: As soon as possible from September 2026.

Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Mentoring from colleagues within your team.
• An internal HR and Pay advisory service
• Employee benefits including self-referral for occupational health support including mental health and physical health as well as physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers and discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, high street and online retailers as well as much more
• A great pension scheme with high employer contribution

Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our community, we follow the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. We will also carry out online searches as part of our safer recruitment checks.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Sandgate School
Sandylands Road
Kendal
LA9 6JG