The governors of Holy Trinity CE Primary School wish to appoint a highly organised and self-motivated clerk to join this outstanding school.

The clerk is accountable to the governing board, working effectively with the chair of governors, the head teacher and other governors.

The clerk to the governors will ensure the smooth running of the governing board: preparing agendas and meeting papers, taking and distributing minutes, giving administrative support, keeping records and up to date information on policies and date of reviews, and providing procedural and legislative advice to the governing board. They must have excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills. 

The clerk should have an interest in education, be reliable, proactive, efficient and well organised. The role will require good listening and interpersonal skills. You should be professional, friendly and approachable and able to deal with confidential matters.

Holy Trinity uses the Governor Hub website communication and safe online document storage. Previous experience of this would be helpful but training can be provided.

This is a part-time role, covering 6 full governing board meetings and approximately 12 committee meetings per school year. Meetings are held in term time. Full governing body meetings are usually held on Monday evenings with a 6.15pm start while committee meetings usually take place during school hours. The clerk is also expected to attend all relevant training events and briefings.

The clerk is paid through payroll for hours worked on a monthly or termly basis and receives an included amount for annual leave. Hours payable include the whole meeting process (emails, calls and agenda preparation; writing up and distributing minutes) and training events. Estimated hours for the current year total approximately 162 hours.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday, 19th May 2023

Interviews: At mutual convenience

Start date; As soon as possible

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure. Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.