Clerk to Governors St Jude's C of E 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 Wednesday 1 December 2025

Start Date: 1 January 2026

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 with a fully accredited clerk pay band quoted.

• 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 and 20:30, plus committee meetings during school activities. One half‑day team development day will also be attended and clerked for. Duties include drafting work schedules and agendas, minute‑taking, collation and distribution of paperwork, and ensuring governor information on the website is up to date. Attendance at relevant training courses for continuing professional development will be expected.

• 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

PCC & St Judes CE 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. 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@ 12:00pm 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.