Job Information
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School: Ongar Place Primary School
Milton Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1NY
Age range: 4 – 11 and Nursery 2 - 4
Job Title: Clerk to Governors (can be combined with the Admin Assistant Role see advert)
Contract: Approximately 80 hours a year
Salary: PS6 80 hours approx. £1 enlargistics 1,500
Starting date: TBC
Responsibilities
* Preparation and circulation of papers
Taking minutes at meetings
* Providing procedural and legal advice as appropriate
Record keeping
* Other duties as agreed with the governing board
* Attendance at all governance meetings (currently 6 on‑site sessions in the evening, scheduled between September and July)
* Work effectively withCanonical the co‑chairs of governors, headteacher and other governors and senior staff
* Coordinate the remaining hours to be worked at home or in school at the clerk’s discretion, negotiated in keeping with set deadlines
Required Skills and Experience
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Commitment to children’s welfare and learning
* Highly organised
* Experience working with professionals at a senior level
* Self‑motivated and able to work independently
* Ability to work-ir to deadlines
* Discretion and maintain confidentiality
* Strong administrative practice skills and experience ofThrow minute taking
* Confidence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email; access to the internet
What We Offer
* A strong team of highly motivated Governors
* A supportive Co‑chairs of Governors and Headteacher
* A well‑resourced and fun school with an inclusive ethosTraining and personal development opportunities
How to Apply
We warmly welcome visits to the school – come and see if Ongar Place is a place you would like to work.
Application packs are attached to this advert or available through the school office.
Applications should only be submitted using the*r dry Surrey Support Staff Application Form. CVs will not be accepted.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.
The post of Clerk is for 80 hours a year including 6 in person meetings.
Closing Date: Jan 19th 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Week of Jan 26th 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Ongar Place Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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