Clerk to Governors
| Posting date: | 19 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2025 |
| Location: | Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 0SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dea22eb0-70ed-4e14-a595-64f36a7a8e53 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governing body of our school is looking for a reliable, proactive, and highly organised Clerk to Governors. We are looking for someone who has experience of writing agendas and accurate, concise minutes, has excellent listening, oral and literacy skills and importantly has the ability and willingness to work independently as required. Our forward-thinking governing body, alongside our new Headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) come from a range of backgrounds and bring a variety of skills and experience to the team. They are instrumental in ensuring the school continues to be the best it can be, and leading change which will shape its future.
As clerk, you will be a vital member of the team with access to regular training and advice to support you in the role. We typically meet 6 times a year as a full governing body and meeting times are set well in advance (typically 6-8pm, either in school or via Teams) - these are the only fixed hours. In addition we will require the Clerk to support documenting the Finance Committee which meets approximately 3 times a year as well for 1-2 hours on each occasion in November, March and May. Any preparatory and follow-up work can be done flexibly, at a time that suits you. Previous experience as a clerk would be desirable but not essential - full training can be provided.
As a school team we currently use Microsoft Teams for all of our governance communication and documentation. The Clerk to governors will be responsible for communicating with Governors and the senior leadership team at the school, to ensure that the latest documentation has been completed and updated with West Sussex County Council (WSCC). The clerk will need to ensure they are regularly communicating with the Governing board and will be managed by the Chair of Governors during their role.
What the school offers its staff
If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in applying for, we strongly encourage you to review the full job description and personal specification before completing the application form and send back to: head@loxwoodschool.com If you would like to make an enquiry please feel free to email Laura Walker on lwalker@loxwoodschool.com
Closing Date for applications: Friday 5th September 2025 12pm
Interview Date: W/c 7th September 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The governing body of our school is looking for a reliable, proactive, and highly organised Clerk to Governors. We are looking for someone who has experience of writing agendas and accurate, concise minutes, has excellent listening, oral and literacy skills and importantly has the ability and willingness to work independently as required. Our forward-thinking governing body, alongside our new Headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) come from a range of backgrounds and bring a variety of skills and experience to the team. They are instrumental in ensuring the school continues to be the best it can be, and leading change which will shape its future.
As clerk, you will be a vital member of the team with access to regular training and advice to support you in the role. We typically meet 6 times a year as a full governing body and meeting times are set well in advance (typically 6-8pm, either in school or via Teams) - these are the only fixed hours. In addition we will require the Clerk to support documenting the Finance Committee which meets approximately 3 times a year as well for 1-2 hours on each occasion in November, March and May. Any preparatory and follow-up work can be done flexibly, at a time that suits you. Previous experience as a clerk would be desirable but not essential - full training can be provided.
As a school team we currently use Microsoft Teams for all of our governance communication and documentation. The Clerk to governors will be responsible for communicating with Governors and the senior leadership team at the school, to ensure that the latest documentation has been completed and updated with West Sussex County Council (WSCC). The clerk will need to ensure they are regularly communicating with the Governing board and will be managed by the Chair of Governors during their role.
What the school offers its staff
If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in applying for, we strongly encourage you to review the full job description and personal specification before completing the application form and send back to: head@loxwoodschool.com If you would like to make an enquiry please feel free to email Laura Walker on lwalker@loxwoodschool.com
Closing Date for applications: Friday 5th September 2025 12pm
Interview Date: W/c 7th September 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.