About Us
Swiss Gardens Primary School is creative, caring and inclusive and this post will involve working effectively with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher and other Governors.
The Clerk will be responsible for advising the governing body on constitutional matters, duties and power, working within the broad current, legislative framework.
Appointed clerk will secure the continuity of governing body business and observe confidentiality.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 4 SPT-5-6 £25,583 - £25,989
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 3 hours per week, Term time only
Location: Work from home and Swiss Gardens Primary School
Interviews: Friday 7 November 2025
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to:
Essential criteria:-
. Excellent typing skills
. Proficient with Microsoft Office, email / office 365
. Experience taking minutes
. Good organisational skills
. Ability to self-prioritise
. Excellent interpersonal skills
We are looking for a candidate who:
. Is confident, flexible, professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated
. Are able to build positive relationships with Chair of Governors, Headteacher, Governors and school staff.
Further Information
Swiss Gardens 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. 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). Once complete please return this to
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The reference number for this role is SCHO01091.
Job Reference: SCHO01091