Clerk to the Governors St Jude's C of E Primary School

St Judes Church of England Primary School

Job Title: Clerk to St Judes School Governing Board(part-time)

Reports To: Governing Board through Chair of Governors

Pay Band: Band 8 (FTE 36363) Actual 4375

Closing Date: 12.00pm noon Monday 1 December 2025

Start Date: 1 January 2026

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews may be carried out prior to the closing date.

St Judes Church of England Primary School is looking for a clerk to the governing board to support meetings throughout the year for a period of 200 hours. This is a term time position. The pay band quoted is for a fully accredited clerk.

The role:

• Support the Chair of Governors with governing board matters;
• Clerk meetings throughout the year of the Full Governing Board (FGB) and its committees.

The FGB meets twice a term between 18.30 to 20.30 plus committee meetings during school addition there will be one half day team development day to attend and clerk for. Duties include drafting work schedules and agendas minute taking collation and distribution of paperwork as well as ensuring governor information on the website is up to date. Attendance at relevant training courses for continuing professional development will be expected.

Qualifications and skills:

• Ideally an accredited clerk;
• Previous experience of clerking or secretarial duties;
• Understanding of the law around school governance;
• Good communication literacy and IT skills;
• Discretion and effective organisational skills.

The school is a dynamic creative environment which thrives on its vision and values: We aim to be a faith filled safe harbour where all are welcomed and nurtured for a lifetime of adventure secure in Gods love. We do this through our Christian values of compassion courage and creativity.

PCC & St Judes CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level and any other background checks including overseas checks will be required prior to any offer of employment.

To apply please read the job description and complete the attached application form and return it to hellis@12 noon on Monday 1 December 2025.Alternatively you can post your application to Mrs Helen Ellis HR & Admin Manager St Judes CE Primary School St Nicholas Street Portsmouth PO1 2NZ

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You will need to demonstrate that you have a Right to Work in the UK.

No post will be offered without it.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application however please note we will only contact those applicants shortlisted for interview.

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