Salary & Hours

Broadwater CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated and professional clerk to the governing board to start as soon as possible. 

• Salary Details: Grade 5 point 7 (£13.68 per hour)
• Working Hours: On average 5-6 hours per week depending on Governing Body requirements
• Location: based at Broadwater Church of England Primary School. However, off-site work will be required
• Contract: Permanent, Casual

Role overview

Broadwater Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Governing Body.

The ideal candidate will:

• Attending meetings 
• Termly briefings/sharing information
• Liaising with the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and Committee Chairs
• Writing up the minutes for each meeting
• Training courses as required Governing Body – general administration

The main purpose of the role is to provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. New regulations require governing bodies to have regard to advice from the clerk in regards to exercising the governing body functions:

• Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees. 
• Ensure the governing body is properly constituted. 
• Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements

Safeguarding statement

Broadwater is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check.

Visits & Applications

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Huskinson at office@broadwaterce.org  or by phoning the school office.

• Application Deadline:  Friday 28th August 2026 at 5pm
• Interviews:  w/b 31st August or 7th September (TBC)