South Petherton Junior School is looking for a Clerk to Governors

The Clerk’s job is to work with the Chair, other governors and headteacher, in dealing with administrative matters for the board and advising on procedural issues of governance and the board’s statutory duties.  Central to the role is preparing for, taking notes at and producing minutes for meetings.  Good keyboard skills are essential.                                           

The post is a Fixed Term contract at 1.25 hours per week, term time only. There are approximately 10 meetings per year (Term time only and during the evening). The successful applicant would be expected to also attend the Clerks’ Briefing meetings run by Governor Services.

The post of Clerk to the Governing Board has been evaluated using Somerset’s Job Evaluation Scheme at Grade 13 Point 11.  Skills and experience will be discussed and appropriate training identified.

For further information and an application form, contact the Chair of Governors via the School Office: South Petherton Junior School, Hayes End, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5AG. Telephone: 01460 240172.