Clerk to Governors

Brighton & Hove City Council

Salary

£29,064 - £31,022 pro rata. Actual £3,142.

Contractual hours

Job category/type

Teaching and Leadership

Date posted

29/05/2026

Job reference

REQ0001005

The governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School are seeking a reliable and well‑organised Clerk to Governors to provide professional clerking support to our Governing Body and its committees as soon as possible.

This role is central to supporting effective governance and ensuring the Governing Body is able to carry out its statutory duties effectively.

Part-time: 4 hours per week

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role Key Responsibilities

Provide clerking support to the Full Governing Body and its committees
Prepare and circulate agendas and papers in consultation with the Chair and Headteacher
Attend meetings (including afternoon meetings) and produce accurate, timely minutes
Provide advice on governance procedures in line with statutory guidance and best practice
Maintain records of governors, terms of office, attendance and declarations of interest
Support compliance with governance, safeguarding and data protection requirements
Keep up to date with changes to education and governance guidance

The Successful Candidate Will

Have experience as a Clerk to Governors or in a similar administrative role
Have a good understanding of school governance and confidentiality
Be highly organised with strong written communication skills
Be methodical, reliable and able to work independently
Be confident using IT systems (email, document sharing, virtual meetings)

We Offer

A supportive and committed Governing Body
Flexible working arrangements around meeting schedules
Access to training and professional development
The opportunity to play an important role in the effective governance of the school

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alex Brewer (Co-Chair) on ***email_hidden***.

Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs. Alternatively, please email [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview earlier than the date below should we receive a suitable application.

Closing date: Monday 8th June at 9:00am

Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [email protected]

Telephone: (01273) 303328

Website: www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.