Overview
Salway Ash CE VC Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to be the Clerk to Governors.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a vital role supporting the governors with the guidance they need. This will involve working closely with the Headteacher and the Chair to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Governing Body.
Requirements
They must have excellent administrative, organisational, ICT and literacy skills and be experienced in working under their own initiative. They will oversee the organisation of meetings, record accurate minutes and advise on changes in legislation and policy. Maintaining confidentiality is essential.
Meetings
The clerk is responsible for covering an average of 9 Full Governing Body meetings per year.
Meetings take place in the afternoons or early evenings, in person and virtually via Team viewer. Administrative duties such as typing up minutes may be carried out more flexibly at home.
Salary
Actual Salary £1,448 - £1,471 per annum (Grade 5, SCP 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE).
Hours
This job is a permanent position, Term Time Only for 2hrs30 per week and 38 weeks per year.
Experience
Experience in a similar post would be advantageous, but training can be given and support is provided by Dorset Governor Services and Via National Governance Association (NGA).
Application
Please apply via the Dorset for you website. CV's are not accepted.
Closing Date
Closing date is Monday 13th April 2026
Contact
Please do call us on 01308 488302 or email office@salwayash.dorset.sch.uk if you have any questions or require further clarification.
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