Clerk to Governors
Ivy Lane Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,847.00 - £27,709.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £1216 - £1255 per annum
Clerk to Governors job summary
Clerk to Governors
Ivy Lane Primary School
Salary: E6-E8 £26,847 - £27,709 FTE
Actual Salary: £1216 - £1255 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Working hours:
2 hours a week ,52 weeks a year to be worked around Local Governance Committee Meetings -an evening meeting held once per term for approx. Timing to suit candidate depending on needs of governing body.
Working pattern:
To be worked flexibly around LGC Committee meetings and wider Trust commitments - evening working will be required.
Closing date: 12noon on Thursday 26th November 2026
Interview Date: Friday, 4th December 2026
Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible
Job summary:
The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance and a commitment to keeping up to date with current educational developments, legislation and guidance affecting schools. They will provide an independent, professional and reliable clerking service, ensuring that governance arrangements across Pickwick Academy Trust are well supported and effective. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and adapt flexibly to the needs of the Trust. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be confident working with people at all levels and maintain a positive and professional approach when handling confidential information. Knowledge of governance procedures, educational legislation and guidance would be desirable, although a willingness to develop this knowledge will also be welcomed.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.
Our School
Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.
We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn.
Ofsted March 2026 recognised this; “Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and safeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and support staff's wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture”.
Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.
We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact the Head of Governance and Compliance, Mrs Sian Reed at sreed@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?
You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing support & counselling
- Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
- Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
- Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
- Free annual flu jab
- Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
- Emergency salary advance scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
What we Value in Our Team
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.
You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page
If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;
External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
- Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
- Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
- Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ivy Lane Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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