Clerk to Governors

Clerk to Governors

Location: St Marks CE Primary School, Manor Road, Brighton, BN2 5EA

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job Details

Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 pro rata

Contractual hours: 4 per week (part time)

Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership

Date posted: 22/05/2026

Job reference: REQ

Job Description

Come and join our experienced, highly skilled team of teachers, support staff and governors, as we strive for the very best for our children.

This is a school where you can really make a difference.

If you are passionate about making a difference to children's lives and believe that all of our children can achieve their full potential - no matter what their starting points, then we want to hear from you.

Part time: 4 hours per week

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

Start date: 1 September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Governing Board to provide effective administrative and procedural support to our governors, helping them fulfil their statutory responsibilities and support the strategic leadership of the school.

As Clerk to Governors, you will play a vital role in supporting a governing body that shares this vision and is deeply committed to nurturing children's curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm for learning throughout their time at St Mark's.

The role involves:

• Providing professional clerking support to the Governing Board and committees
• Preparing and distributing agendas and papers
• Taking accurate minutes and maintaining efficient records
• Offering advice on governance procedures and statutory requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Is discreet, organised, available and reliable
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Is supportive of the Christian ethos and values of the school

Experience of school governance is desirable but not essential, as training and support can be provided.

Closing date: 12 June 2026

Interview date: 22 June 2026

How to apply: To apply for this role please send your application form for the attention of the Chair of Governors to

Telephone: 605588

Website:

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.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.