Clerk to The Governors

Hours of work: 3 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time

Closing date: Thursday, 2nd October 2025 at noon

Western Road Community Primary School (BN7 1TR Lewes)
Phone: 01273473013

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Do you believe that the schools in East Sussex deserve the best possible support to deliver an excellent education for all children and young people? If so, then you would be well suited to working as a clerk to the governors at Western Road Community Primary School.

Western Road Community Primary School are seeking a Clerk to the Governors, time only (salary will be pro-rata). The hours/days/times to be worked will be agreed at the interview stage as some flexibility is available.

The purpose of this role is to keep the Western Road Community Primary School governing board running smoothly through efficient administration and the ability to offer timely advice. You will offer vital support to our governors to ensure that that can fulfil their statutory responsibilities. You will work closely with the school leadership team to ensure that records are well maintained. You will minute governing board meetings and any appropriate committee meetings as well as clerking panels that might be convened. You will work independently to research policies and procedures that will be critical for the board to follow.
- Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems
- Have good attention to detail
- Have the ability and willingness to work individually using their own initiative
- Have experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings
- Have a willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board including evening meetings

School Governance is an integral part of the East Sussex strategy to ensure that schools in East Sussex are successful and that children and young people can learn in safe, creative and supportive spaces. This role is essential to this strand of our work.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

Additional Information

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.