Hours of work: 130 per annum (+10 hours for training). Working pattern: Part‑time. As the position is part‑time, the above salary will be pro‑rata.
Contact
Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School
Rye Road
Guestling
Hastings
TN35 4LS
Phone: 01424 812279
Email: office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School - Home
Responsibilities
The Governing Board of Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School are looking for a clerk to governors who is reliable, confident, good with people and with an interest in school governance. 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.
Responsibilities will include working effectively with the chair of governors, headteacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing board business, advising on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the Governing Board works within the legal framework, and maintaining confidentiality.
Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking, maintaining a business calendar including policy reviews.
Qualifications
It is recommended that applicants either hold a relevant award (BTEC Level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Board or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme.
Safeguarding and Regulatory Requirements
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Closing and Interview Dates
Closing date: Friday 5 June, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Interview date: Tuesday 9 June, 2026.
Should you require further information please contact Isabel Hodger (Chair of Governors) by e‑mail to: ihodger@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk
To apply for a recruitment pack please contact the school office at the following email: office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk
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