About Us
Lyminster Primary is a one-form entry school in Littlehampton with 208 children currently on roll.
Our pupils are engaging, enthusiastic and well-behaved, and we have a team of friendly, supportive, committed and highly motivated staff and governors. We are committed to continued professional development and staff well-being.
We are a community-focussed and nurturing school with sky-high ambition and a global outlook. Our mission is to imbue confidence in all our children, instil community spirit and foster a life-long love of learning. If this sounds like something you can be passionate about and help to promote in everything you do, then this post could be for you
Job Details
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 PRO RATA
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: part-time, term-time only
Location: Governor meetings are usually held in person at Lyminster Primary School, but we would consider remote working for the right candidate. Administration and preparation can be carried out remotely.
Interviews: 08/10/2025
We are seeking to appoint a Clerk to Governors, who will become a key team member of our friendly governing body.
Role Purpose
* To provide advice and guidance to the governing or trust board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.
* A professional clerk will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of a governing board and its committees by providing:
* administrative and organizational support
* guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
* advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
Due to the varied workload, the successful candidate will need to be flexible, well-organised with good administrative skills, as well as have the ability to manage their own time efficiently and prioritise workloads. They must also be able to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.
They will need to have excellent communication skills and be proficient in using the internet, emailing, and working with Microsoft Applications, including Word and Excel.
Experience of a clerk role is desirable, as well as knowledge of school governance, but full training can be given for the right candidate.
Please see the full job description and Person Specification for more information.
Further Information
The Clerk will be accountable to the Governing Body and will be responsible for advising the Governing Body on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework.
This is a permanent post for 114 contracted working hours per year (contracted as 3 hours per week) term-time only, with any additional hours claimed. There are approximately 6-8 meetings per year, which are usually held on site and in person, however, we would consider remote working for the right candidate. Additional administration and preparation can be carried out remotely.
Due to the nature of the role, some weeks will require more hours to be worked and other weeks, fewer hours will not to be worked. Therefore, the ability to work flexibility is a necessity.
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff and governor team and make a real difference to our children.
Lyminster Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
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Job Reference: SCHO00965