St Mary's Church of England
Primary
SchoolCLERK TO GOVERNORS
Overview
| Salary |
Support Staff Grade 4-5 (£13.26 min. - £13.90 max. per hour) depending on experience |
| Contract Type | Permanent, casual |
| Hours of work |
Typically 10 - 20 hours per school term, to include 2-3 meetings and preparatory / follow up work.
Hours can be worked flexibly outside meeting time. |
| Starting date | As soon as possible |
Job details
The governing body at St Mary's CE Primary School is looking for a reliable, proactive and organised Clerk to Governors.
This is a permanent, casual contract. Hours of work are typically 10 - 20 hours per school term, to include attendance at 7 meetings per year (currently 5-7pm on one Thursday per half term, plus an additional annual meeting each September) and preparatory / follow up work. With the exception of meeting times, hours can be worked flexibly at a time that is convenient for you.
As clerk, you will be a key member of the team with access to regular training and advice to support you in the role. Main duties include preparing and sharing minutes and agendas, ensuring record keeping and compliance. Previous experience as a clerk would be desirable but not essential - full training can be provided.
St Mary’s is a popular and successful Church of England primary school in the heart of Horsham, with a thriving and supportive community. Our forward-thinking governing body come from a range of backgrounds and bring a variety of skills and experience to the team. It is instrumental in ensuring the school continues to be the best it can be, and leading change which will shape its future.
Visits or a phone call with a member of the leadership team are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
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How to apply
Please complete the application form below and return to our school business manager at sbm@stmarysschoolhorsham.co.uk.
Closing Date for applications: Monday 13th April at midday.
Applications will be vetted on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if the right applicant is found.
Interviews: By mutual arrangment
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
We value the diversity of thought, belief and background in our community that enables the school to be effective at challenging accepted norms and resilient in the face of continual change.
We aspire to a fully inclusive culture. We strive to offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive facilities to support our staff.
Safeguarding
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment guidelines for all staff appointments. An enhanced DBS vetting check is required for all staff prior to the start of employment.
In line with guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022 updates), please be advised we carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. The purpose of this search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which might need to be explored with the applicant at interview.
