Description Salary: £28,720 - £29,398 per annum pro rata Contract type: Casual Working pattern: Casual Closing date: 16 October 2025 midday Interview date: week commencing 03 November 2025 How to apply: Completed applications should be sent to the HR team at hr@dcat.academy Who to contact if you have a query: Danni Gregory, Trust Governance Professional on 07513 826602 or email dgregory@dcat.academy Please download the application form here: Application Form Please download the job description here: Job Description Are you an experienced Clerk to Governors or keen to become a clerk? The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is a thriving Trust on the south coast of England with some exciting opportunities for new / experienced Clerks to join us to provide support to our Local Governing Bodies (LGB) for schools in East and West Sussex. This is a part-time, hybrid role allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home, alongside attending local governor meetings in-person in the school(s). Locum clerking sessions may also be available across the Trust for the right candidate. Applicants need to be reliable, confident, and highly organised. You will need skills in good administrative practice and experience of minute taking. You will also need to be confident in the use of Word, Excel and e-mail and have access to a computer and the internet. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role. Responsibilities will include: Working effectively with the chairs of the LGB, headteachers and other local governors to secure the continuity of governing body business. Advising on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the LGB works to the legal framework and Trust scheme of delegation. Completion of tasks including the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking and maintaining a business calendar, including policy reviews. We are interested to hear from applicants that either hold a relevant award (BTEC level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Board or equivalent) or would be prepared to work towards a recognised accreditation. We are committed to staff development and opportunities for further CPD will be fully supported. If you believe you have the skills and attitude to thrive in this role, then we want to hear from you. Please see below a testimonial from a current clerk sharing their experience in the role: 'When I started clerking, I was working in the NHS as a Surgical PA. Long hours and strangely very little interaction with people. I happened to see an advert for a Clerk to Governors. I had never heard of this role before, and I had no idea that schools had a Governing Body! I got in touch with the Headteacher and was hooked. I left my NHS role 2 months later. Clerking is an incredible job. I started with two schools and became passionate about what the Governors were trying to do for the school and the role they played in holding leaders to account. Meeting dates and times can be flexible (there does have to be a degree of flexibility on both sides). The clerk’s work outside of the meetings, which is the main part of the role, can be done to fit around your own lifestyle. It is a wonderful role which I can recommend to anyone. ' Salary and Hours You will be employed on a zero-hour contract and will be paid an hourly rate for attendance at LGB meetings, time taken in preparing for the meetings (e.g. agendas and minutes) and any other relevant administrative work or attendance at training courses directly supporting your role. Salary - East Sussex Single Status, Grade 7, sp 18-19, £28,720 -£29,398 pro-rata (pay award pending) Travel expenses will be met, but this will be discussed in more detail at interview. Candidates should submit a completed application form (CVs will not be acceptable) Completed applications should be sent to the HR team at hr@dcat.academy. Informal discussions about the role are welcomed, please contact Danni Gregory, Trust Governance Professional on 07513 826602 or email dgregory@dcat.academy As an inclusive employer, it is important to us that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. Trust will consider reasonable adjustments and access needs throughout all stages of the recruitment process. If this is something that would be supportive to you, please contact our HR Team at hr@dcat.academy The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check upon appointment. More information about the Trust can be found on our website. Please see the attached application pack for further details about DCAT, the role including job description and person specification.