Clerk to the Governors at Wiltshire Career Site

Calne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

26824.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Administrative Support, Compliance Knowledge, Note Taking, Minute Writing, Agenda Preparation, Record Keeping, Communication Skills, Flexibility, Attention to Detail

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 – E6 – E8 pro-rata (£13.47 – £13.90 per hour) Hours of work: 4 hours a week term time only (38 weeks) Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Fynamore Primary School for further information. A bit about us: Fynamore Primary School is set on the western edge of Calne. It is a popular, vibrant and welcoming community with a strong commitment to inclusion and to the children’s wider personal and academic development. All about the role: The Governing Body of Fynamore Primary School is looking to appoint a Clerk to the Governors to work effectively with the Chair of Governors, the Headteacher and the Governing Body. A professional clerk is pivotal to the efficient and effective functioning of our board and its committees. Duties will include providing administrative and organisational support; providing information and guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks; and providing advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board. You should be organised with the ability to take accurate notes of meetings and produce well-presented minutes for distribution. You will also collate and distribute agendas and associated documentation in advance of meetings, keep accurate records, and attend relevant training events. Professional development will be available. The post holder will be required to work approximately 4 hours per week term-time only (38 weeks per year). The hours worked each month will vary dependent on Governing Body business. A flexible approach to working hours will be required to ensure availability for work at times convenient to the Governing Body, including attendance at evening meetings. Access to a computer and printer is essential to carry out the requirements of this role. Find out more and apply: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange at office@fynamore.org.uk or 01249 810090. To find out more about our school take a look at our school website - www.fynamore.org.uk Applications should be returned by post to the school, or emailed to office@fynamore.org.uk by 7 October 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held week commencing 13 October 2025 via Teams. If you have not been contacted by 13 October 2025, we thank you for your interest but you will not have been successful on this occasion. Closing date (and time): 7 October 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: week commencing 13 October via Teams Commencement date: as soon as possible This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Responsibilities

The Clerk to the Governors will provide administrative and organizational support to the Governing Body. This includes ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and advising on procedural matters.