Clerk to Governors

Oak Tree Primary School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 50 annualised hours with additional hours as needed Attend 6 Local Committee meetings each year, times 17:00-19:00
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £14.13

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Clerk will:

• Plan, prepare and administer Local Committee meetings in line with Trust expectations
• Attend and minute meetings, which are usually held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm; if meeting times vary, notice will always be provided
• Produce clear, impartial and accurate minutes reflecting discussion, challenge and decisions
• Provide procedural and governance advice to the Chair and committee
• Maintain accurate governance records, update GovernorHub and support compliance with statutory requirements
• Use AI tools to support drafting, summarising and efficient document production

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative experience and excellent written English
• Is confident and capable in the use of AI tools for drafting, summarising, note‑taking and minute production (essential)
• Has high digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and online systems
• Is well organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines independently
• Understands confidentiality, GDPR and safeguarding principles
• Can attend meetings that generally take place from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with flexibility when required and with notice given

Experience in clerking or school governance is helpful but not essential if strong transferable skills are demonstrated.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Flexible, annualised hours suited to someone seeking a small but meaningful role
• Support from an experienced governance team within a respected Multi‑Academy Trust
• The chance to make a positive contribution to the leadership of a local primary school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Oak Tree Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Tree Primary School website
• Email address: rwright@dmat.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-field-primary-school-burgess-hill

Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning
environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,
dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all
children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in
our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum
ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,
staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and
development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.

Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy
Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent
education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting
point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.

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