Clerk to Governors - North Dorset Hub
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2025
Closing date
20 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £1,235 - £1,254 per annum per school, total of £2,470 - £2,508
Clerk to Governors - North Dorset Hub job summary
Clerk to Governors – North Dorset Hub
Milton-on-Stour CofE Primary School
Salary: Dorset Grade 5, Point 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £1,235 - £1,254 per annum per school, (total of £2,470 - £2,508) DOE pro rata
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20th July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Job summary;
Pickwick Academy Trust wish to appoint a well organised, efficient Governance Professional with good communication, minute taking and IT skills to become Clerk to the Local Governance Committees at 2 schools within the North Dorset Hub. The ability to work flexible hours is important, as some weeks will require more hours than others, 96 hours per year per school on a 41-week contract, including attending evening meetings either hybrid or in person.
The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance, ensuring they keep abreast with current educational developments and legislation affecting schools as well retaining up to date oversight of how governance works at Pickwick Academy Trust. A clerk must be independent, a person of integrity with strong interpersonal skills, organisational skills and a positive attitude.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Highly Organised and have the ability to juggle priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the Trust.
- Confident in communicating with all levels.
- Able to remain professional when handling confidential material.
- Knowledgeable about governance procedures and educational legislation and guidance and/or willingness to develop knowledge.
Full details can be found in the job description and person specification.
Why choose us?
Pickwick Academy Trust’s vision, strategy and mission is underpinned by our moral purpose to provide the best education and curriculum for the children we serve, and is based on the values of: aspiration; collaboration; inclusion; enjoyment; and nurturing relationships, with the intention of empowering children to become life-long learners, global citizens and deep thinkers.
We provide a strong ethical framework that enables children to make thoughtful, positive choices, and are committed to providing a high quality and educationally stimulating learning environment, led by exceptional and dedicated staff.
If you're eager to contribute and collaborate with driven, compassionate, and committed individuals, we encourage you to apply. Our mission is to attract and retain top-tier professionals who are unwavering in their pursuit of our shared vision.
We offer an excellent staff benefits package, employees have access to a dedicated wellbeing hub, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a wide range of health and lifestyle perks. We support flexible working arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and are committed to your ongoing career and professional development through training opportunities, learning resources, and clear progression pathways.
Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we value diversity in all its forms as a driver of innovation, creativity, and a more inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of our wider community. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our vibrant team.
We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. This includes providing reasonable adjustments to support individuals with disabilities, neurodivergence, or specific needs, enabling them to perform their roles effectively. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Team at Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk who will happily assist.
Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those related to ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to the commencement of any employment.
References will be requested at the shortlisting stage and may be used during the interview process. If your previous employment includes work with children, one referee must be from that role—regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.
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 are not accepted.
About Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 148 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School website
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