Clerk to the Governors - Level 2

Required  July 2025

BS5 £25 ,183 per annum , pro rata  (£13.05 per hour)
Term  Term Time only 38 
Perm / FTC    Permanent Contract.
Hours  1 hour per week (which includes 6 evening meeting per academic school year) 
 

Kirkbampton CE Primary School are looking to appoint a Clerk to the Governors to join our School for 38 hours per annum.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified or experienced individuals who have excellent listening and oral and written communication skills as well as good ICT skills. This role is permanent, subject to a probationary period.

The main responsibilities of the role are to:
•    Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters
•    Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees, including attending and recording minutes for full governing body meetings (6 per year).
•    Ensure the governing body is properly constituted
•    Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

In return we can offer you:
•        An outstanding staff and trustee team who are friendly and supportive
   A school ethos which values every member of the school community
•    Flexible working (except for meetings)

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Cumbria County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Closing Date    Friday 6th June 12 noon
Proposed interview date w/c 16th June (time TBC)

Desirable Experience
•    Previous work either as part of a Governing Body or Clerk to Governor experience.

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs A Armstrong

Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Cumbria County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Additional Info
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
Address:    Application forms available from our school website https://www.kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be emailed to head@kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk 
or posted to the school.