About Us
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, located in the heart of Chichester, is a vibrant and welcoming Primary School dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for its 315 pupils aged 5 to 11. As a school committed to excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering a balanced and enriching curriculum that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. Our community is deeply rooted in Catholic values, promoting respect, compassion, and a strong sense of community. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clerk to Governors who will play a vital role in supporting our governance team to ensure the effective management and strategic direction of the school.
Averaged at 4 hours per week, reliant on the number of meetings arranged and any additional related work required. Much of the work of the clerk to governors role can be done at home.
The post involves record keeping, preparation of and circulating agendas and associated paperwork, attending meetings and taking minutes, liaising with Governors and working with the Chair in managing the smooth and efficient running of the Governing Body. Part of the position involves learning about governance and being able to answer questions for the governing body on governance.
Job Details
Salary: NJC Grade 4, £12.85/hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time, average of 4 hours / week
Location: Chichester
Interviews: 11/6/25
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Have experience of taking minutes at meetings, assimilating key information and preparing letters
• Have good ICT skills
• Possess good basic literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be keen to work as part of a team
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Advise the Governing Body on constitutional matters and ensure the continuity of Governing Body
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Applications are welcome from anyone who has the skills required but only limited school experience, as full training will be provided.