Waltham St Lawerence Primary School - Clerk to Governors

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Maidenhead is seeking a committed Clerk to the Governing Board. This role involves preparing agendas, taking minutes, and providing procedural advice, with an average commitment of 10 hours per month including evening meetings. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills along with excellent communication abilities. Previous experience is beneficial, but not essential.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to attend evening meetings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas in consultation with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors.
• Take accurate minutes and distribute documentation following meetings.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide procedural advice to governors referencing the Guide to the Law for School Governors.
• Attend approximately nine full Governing Board meetings per academic year.

Skills

Excellent literacy skills

Strong communication abilities

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and organised Clerk to the Governing Board. This is a key role providing both administrative and advisory support to the Governing Board, with an average commitment of 10 hours per month, including attendance at evening meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare agendas in consultation with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors
• Take accurate minutes and distribute documentation following meetings
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Provide procedural advice to governors, referencing the Guide to the Law for School Governors
• Attend approximately nine full Governing Board meetings per academic year

Person Specification

• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Discreet and professional, with a commitment to confidentiality
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to attend evening meetings is essential

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Chair of Governors and will be expected to attend termly briefings held by the Local Authority, as well as take advantage of relevant training opportunities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information and an application form, please contact the School Office on 0118 934 3248 or [e-mail]

Waltham St Lawrence Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful candidate.

Applications will be considered and interviews arranged upon receipt.

Waltham St Lawerence Primary School
School Road,
West End,
Waltham St Lawrence,
Berkshire
RG10 0NU
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: wslprimary.com