Clerk to Governors - Level 2

Clerk to Governors 

BS5 Clerk to Governors Level 2 £25,183 per annum ,  pro rata (term time only) £13.05 per hour, approximately 10 hrs. per month to an annual maximum of 120. Permanent

Start date: negotiable
Approximately 10 hrs. per month to an annual maximum of 120, Permanent.

Are you looking for a flexible part-time role, where you can work from home as well as spend time with a committed team in a beautiful setting?

Bridekirk Dovenby Board of Governors are seeking to appoint a Clerk, an important part of the effective running of our school. You will provide administrative support to the Board ensuring the governing body can fulfil their duties.

The main duties of this position are to advise the governing body on governance, procedural and constitutional matters, manage memberships, administer meetings, maintain appropriate records and manage information, in line with relevant legislation, guidance and best practice. The clerk will be provided with all relevant training to allow them to fulfil this position.

The successful candidate will have experience of working effectively in a clerk / administrative or secretarial role and be motivated and able to work independently. Candidates should also have experience of effective record keeping, strong IT and communication skills and be committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Over the year, the clerk is expected to attend a minimum of 4 full governing body and 3 (x3) sub-committee meetings which are usually held during the evening and are a mixture of online and face to face. These are arranged in September for the academic year ahead. The remainder of the hours can be worked at the clerk’s discretion.

Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory check sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For more information or to apply for the role, please visit the vacancies section of our website https://www.bridekirkdovenby.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/ or phone the school office on 01900829889.

Completed application forms along with an accompanying letter should be submitted to Mrs. Rose Rowlands, Chair of governors by noon on Friday 25th April 2025. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school for an informal chat about the role, please contact us.

We are operating a rolling recruitment process, and as such urge applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

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