Clerk to Governors
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
18 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 October 2026
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
- £26,847.00 - £27,709.00 Annually (FTE) Grade E, pay point 6-8, £26,847 - £27,709 per annum (DOE) FTE
Clerk to Governors job summary
Clerk to Governors
St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School
Salary: Grade E, pay point 6-8, £26,847 - £27,709 per annum (DOE) FTE
Actual Salary: £1,447 - £1,496 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Permanent. 2 hours per week(52 weeks per year)
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. 3 hours - in person at St Andrew's CE VA Primary School, hybrid considered for the correct candidate. Additional hours by negotiation as required We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles
Closing date: 12pm, 18th November 2026
Interview Date: 26th November 2026
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Job summary;
St Andrew’s CofE VA Primary School is seeking a proactive and organised Clerk to Governors to support the Local Governance Committee.
The successful candidate will provide a professional and reliable clerking service, supporting effective governance across the school. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, a professional approach to confidentiality, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
In return, we offer flexible working, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our school community and the wider Pickwick Academy Trust. Knowledge of school governance is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.
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
Our school life is underpinned by golden threads for Belonging, Curiosity and Apprenticeship which sit alongside our learning values of Relationships, Resilience, Resourcefulness and Reflection. Our behaviour values are Ready, Respectful and Safe. These work together to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where all of our children are able to thrive. They are true embodiments of our aim to be an inspirational learning community in which everyone is valued, supported, and equipped for lifelong learning.
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 contract Sian Reed on 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 St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 186 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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