Clerk/Senior Clerk to Governors (Level C)

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) 

Start date: 24th February 2025

The Governors of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a well-organised and reliable clerk to provide effective and confidential administrative support to the governing body as well as providing advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school; energetic and enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and learning.

About the role

The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school; energetic and enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and learning.

You will be able to offer:

• Effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees
• Guidance ensuring the governing body constitution is correct
• Effective management of information in accordance with legal requirements

We are seeking someone who is:

• Able to maintain clear records, preparing and circulating agendas and associated paperwork
• Confident taking minutes at meetings, liaising with governors and school staff, and working with the Chair to maintain the smooth and efficient running of the governing body
• Forward thinking so as to ensure that all relevant documentation is circulated well in advance
• Prepared to work flexibly and electronically

A large proportion of the role is expected to be completed from home. The workload is variable as governors may need additional meetings from time to time. The successful applicant is expected to organise and plan their time efficiently around the governors’ requirements and school calendar.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This is a permanent, term time only contract.  Salary will be paid pro rata on Point 5 of the NJC Scale.

For further information, please contact Kim Breckell, School Business Manager at careers@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk. 

Completed application forms accepted by email: careers@lourdes.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 3rd February

Interview date: Week commencing 10th February 

All applications must be submitted using the Catholic Education form, downloaded from below.  

Telephone: 01273 306980

Website: https://ourladyoflourdesprimaryschool.co.uk/

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.