Clerk to the Governing Board - East Reading Federation
Alfred Sutton Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £14.13 to £15.58 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Start date: September 2025 - Casual contract - hours as required, we hold regular Governing Board meetings throughout the year.
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and interested in supporting local education governance? The East Reading Federation (Alfred Sutton Primary and Redlands Primary School) is seeking a dedicated Clerk to the Governing Board to join us from September 2025.
This is a key role providing vital administrative and procedural support to the Governing Board across our federation of schools.
You will work closely with the Chair of Governors and Headteachers to ensure the smooth running of meetings and compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare agendas and documentation in consultation with the Chair and Headteachers
• Attend and minute Governing Board and committee meetings (usually during term time, including some evenings)
• Maintain accurate records of meetings and decisions
• Provide advice to governors on procedural and legislative matters
• Support with administrative tasks such as managing policies and records
What the school offers its staff
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has excellent organisational, communication and IT skills
• Is able to work independently, manage their own workload, and meet deadlines
• Understands or is willing to learn about governance in education (training will be provided)
• Maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity at all times
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, supportive community with strong staff teams, enthusiastic pupils, and a dedicated Governing Board.
Please contact Alice de Croos – Head of Operations at bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk for an application pack or to arrange a conversation about the role or visit: www.alfredsuttonprimary.co.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025Shortlisting: Monday 30th JuneInterviews: Monday 7th July 2025
East Reading Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Alfred Sutton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.
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About Alfred Sutton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 683 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alfred Sutton Primary School website
- Email address
- bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk
We are dedicated to providing an outstanding creative curriculum offer in our richly diverse and vibrant over-subscribed three form entry school. Teachers have the opportunity to plan as a team and engage in a range of CPD opportunities which supports our well-developed curriculum and enables children to thrive.
We pride ourselves on our highly supportive, flexible culture: our friendly supportive staff foster a strong sense of community. Our intent, ‘Happy together. Achieving together.’ truly scaffolds everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Alfred Sutton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk.
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