Clerk to the Governors

Salary: Grade E6 - E8 £25,989 - £26,824 pro rata Hours of work: 2.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St John’s Catholic Primary School for further information. The Governors at St John’s are seeking to appoint a Clerk to Governors to support our Governing Body. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the governance and legislative requirements relevant to a school or educational establishment (or a willingness to develop); Have experience of providing administrative support in an organisation (school specific training, can be provided).Training is also available via the School Governance Service. Provide confidential administrative support to our Full Governing Body; have excellent organisational skills including planning, minute taking and record keeping at both Full Governing Body, Resources and Curriculum meetings. Have excellent communication skills both written and oral. Further detail on the role can be found in the Job Profile on our school website. The Full Governing Body meets approx. 4 times a year, the Resources Committee meets approx. 4 times a year, and the Curriculum Committee meets approx. 4 times per year, with meetings being held in the evening. The meetings are planned well in advance. With the exception of these meetings, home working will be required for this role. Find out more and apply: Further information can be obtained from Pam Poulter, School Business Manager on 01225 752006 or by emailing the Chair of Governors on chair@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk Application forms and other documents including the Job Profile can be found on the school website www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk Visits to the school can be arranged and are encouraged. We are unable to accept CV’s. Closing date (and time): 9.00am 28th November 2025 Interview date: TBC Commencement date: ASAP This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.