Clerk to the Governors - St Giles on the Heath Primary School and Hatherleigh Community Primary School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £11.81 - £12.70 per hour

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and well organized individual to take on the role of Clerk to Governors at Hatherleigh Community Primary School and St Giles on the Heath Primary School. You will be calm, flexible, cheerful, helpful, friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills.
You will need:
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- excellent IT skills (experience of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is essential);
- to be personable, professional and welcoming to all visitors, pupils, parents and staff;
- to work effectively as part of a team;
- to maintain confidentiality at all times;
- to work well under pressure - a sense of humour!
As Clerk to Governors you will provide advice to the governing board, its committees and individual governors to facilitate effective and efficient meetings by organising and attending meetings, providing the agenda and minuting the meeting. You will manage information effectively and facilitate and co-ordinate the induction process for new governors and promote governor training. The Clerk to Governor position reports to the Chair of Governors and the hours can be worked flexibly as required, there is no requirement to work set hours each week. Governor meetings normally take place after school at 4pm and 5:30pm depending on the committee. Meetings usually last between 1 and 2 hours.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Please email finance@st-giles-heath-primary.devon.sch.uk for an application pack/ further information or to talk to the Head Teacher and Chair of Governors please call 01566 772191 or 01837 840248.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationWest DevonDevonCornwall
- Work Postcode
EX20 3JB and PL15 9SD
- Reference
AC1985
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£11.81 - £12.70 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
7.7 hours per week (split 3.85 hours per school, term time only, can be worked flexibly) 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
21/06/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes