Clerk to Governors

Posted 15 hours 7 minutes ago by Isle of Wight Council

Permanent
Part Time
Retail & Consumer Products Jobs
Isle of Wight, East Cowes, United Kingdom, PO326
Job Description

Salary NJC Scale 7, actual salary £4,802.49 per annum depending on experience

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking for a flexible part-time role in education? Queensgate Foundation Primary School is seeking a reliable and professional Clerk to the Governors to support the work of our Governing Board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative and organisational support to the Governing Board
  • Prepare agendas and take accurate, timely minutes at all governors' meetings
  • Advise governors on procedural and legislative matters
  • Maintain records and ensure compliance with relevant governance regulations
  • Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
We are looking for someone who
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Can work independently and meet deadlines
  • Understands school governance and legislation
  • Is confident with IT and document management tools (e.g. MS Google, email, Teams/Zoom)
Working Hours

Meetings usually take place in the afternoon at the end of the school day.

How to Apply

For more information or to request an application pack, please contact: Mrs. A. Selle - School Business Manager on 292872 or email:

Closing Date

18th November 2025 - noon

Interviews

25th November 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Queensgate Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

DBS

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Equal Opportunities

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer.