Description Position: Clerk to the Governing Body Salary: Grade 1, £23,151 – £24,481 (pro rata) Working Hours: Approximately 12 hours annually (term-time only) We welcome applications from candidates who are able to work remotely. Meetings and key communications can be conducted via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, offering flexibility while still ensuring strong collaboration and support. Contract: Part-time, flexible working around scheduled meetings Location: St Ives Junior School St Ives Junior School, located in Cornwall, is a community primary school for children aged 7 to 11, led by Headteacher Mrs. Ali Watts. The school emphasises a nurturing environment with the motto "Learning Together, Free to Fly," reflecting its commitment to collaborative learning and personal growth. We are seeking an organised and professional Clerk to Governors to provide administrative and procedural support to our Governing Body. This is a crucial role ensuring the effective operation of the school’s governance. You will be responsible for organising and clerking the full suite of meetings held by the school’s governors over the academic year. You will support and advise the Chair of the Governing Body and chairs of the committees, whilst enabling all governors to access and undertake their responsibilities. The Clerk of the Governing Body works alongside the governors and senior leaders to ensure that the functions of governance are correctly discharged, recorded and stored. Whilst there is a nominal ‘weekly allocation’ of hours, they will vary to meet the structure of meetings established over each school term. There is a need for some daytime working and some evenings. We are looking for someone who: • Is full of integrity • Has a strong understanding of confidentiality and GDPR • Has good IT skills to allow effective minutes and other documents to be produced • Is able and willing to undertake training to support the effectiveness of our Governing Board. What We Offer: ● Flexible working hours (approx. 12 hours across the school year) ● Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to school improvement. ● Warm and enthusiastic working team of Governors. ● Training and support provided, including access to governor services Commitment to safeguarding St Ives Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. This role is ideally suited to someone looking for flexible, part-time work alongside other commitments. To apply or for further information, please contact: recruitment@stivesjunior.org.uk Closing Date: Friday 27 th June 2025 This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: St Ives Junior School, Trenwith Burrows, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DN Contact detail: Ali Watts Email: recruitment@stivesjunior.org.uk Website: www.stivesjunior.org.uk