Job Details

Hours of work: 164 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time. (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Wednesday 04 January 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Wivelsfield primary School South Road Wivelsfield Green Nr Haywards Heath East Sussex RH17 7QN

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

After many years’ service our Clerk to Governors is pursuing other career options.

We are looking for a new clerk who will provide a high level of advice, support and administrative assistance to our governing body.

This involves arranging meetings; taking minutes; keeping records; advising the governing body about local and national developments and ensuring legal procedures are followed correctly.

The school benefits from spacious modern premises and is situated in the heart of the village, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. We are a very popular, oversubscribed school and pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming with a strong ‘community ethos’.

The school is expanding and in September 2017 will be organised as a single year group school with up to 210 on roll.

The successful candidate will be flexible, well-organised, have a sense of humour and a can-do attitude. We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to establish good working relationships with governors, ESCC and staff
• Has excellent IT skills
• Is able to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Has good communication skills
• Has, or is willing to work towards, the BTEC Level 3 Clerk to Governors award or equivalent qualification.

This permanent position is for 164 hours per year with a flexible working pattern.

 The starting salary is 20,049 - 21,250 dependent on experience and qualifications.  

As this is a part time position the salary will be pro rata.

If you are interested in the position please complete the application from which can be found on our website. Alternatively, contact the school office, preferably by e-mail

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are strongly encouraged.

Please contact the school  to make an appointment, or for any other queries regarding this position.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.  This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). 

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.