Job Description

Hours of work: 3.25 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: Friday 18 July 2025


Interviews: Week commencing 21 July 2025




Please note, we do not accept CVs.



Maynards Green Primary School, a successful and popular community school situated between Horam and Heathfield, is seeking a reliable and confident individual to join our team as Clerk to the Governing Board.





Role Overview:


This is a vital role requiring excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, along with a keen interest in school governance. The successful candidate will work effectively with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher, and other governors to ensure the smooth and compliant operation of the Governing Board.


Key Responsibilities:


Provide advice on procedural and legislative matters, ensuring the Governing Board operates within the legal framework. Prepare and circulate agendas and papers for meetings. Attend Governing Board meetings (and potentially committee meetings and panels) and produce accurate minutes. Maintain a business calendar, including tracking policy reviews. Uphold strict confidentiality at all times.

Hours: 3.25 hours per week, plus training if required.


Salary: Single Status grade 6-7, Scale point 14 - 19 (pro rata, per annum).



We are looking for someone who:


Possesses strong administrative and minute-taking experience. Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (or Google Docs & Sheets) and email. Has access to a computer and the internet. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is reliable and well-organized. Understands the importance of confidentiality. Either holds a relevant award (e.g., BTEC Level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Board or equivalent) or is willing to undertake the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme.



To Apply:


For a recruitment pack, an initial discussion, further information, or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact: office@maynardsgreen.org



This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.



The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.



If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted .