Clerk to Governors (Guestling Bradshaw CEP School) at East Sussex County Council

Hastings, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

29398.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Minute Taking, Administrative Practice, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Email Communication, School Governance, Confidentiality, Paper Preparation, Calendar Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 130 per annum (+10 hours for training). Working pattern: Part-time. As the position is part-time the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Friday 5 June, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Interview date: Tuesday 9 June, 2026. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School Rye Road Guestling Hastings TN35 4LS Phone: 01424 812279 Email: office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk] Website: Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School - Home [https://guestling-esussex.secure-dbprimary.com/esussex/primary/guestling] Please note, we do not accept CVs. The Governing Board of Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School are looking for a clerk to governors who is reliable, confident, good with people and with an interest in school governance. You will need skills in good administrative practice and experience of minute taking. You will also need to be confident in the use of Word, Excel and e-mail and have access to a computer and the internet. Responsibilities will include working effectively with the chair of governors, headteacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing board business. To advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the Governing Board works to the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role. Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking, maintaining a business calendar including policy reviews. It is recommended that applicants either hold a relevant award (BTEC level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Board or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme. Should you require further information please contact Isabel Hodger (Chair of Governors) by e-mail to: ihodger@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk [ihodger@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk] To apply for a recruitment pack please contact the school office at the following email: office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk] Additional Information: This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. 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. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. 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.

Responsibilities

The Clerk to Governors provides administrative support to the governing board, including preparing papers and taking minutes at meetings. They advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the board operates within the legal framework.