Clerk to the Governing Body

Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Approximately 90hrs/year. There is the option to work from home or school, but will need to attend school 7 evenings per year to clerk at meetings
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £15.31 + holiday pay

What skills and experience we're looking for

To provide administrative support to school governors to enable them to effectively fulfil their roles and responsibilities. Oversee the organisation of meetings, record and produce accurate minutes and provide advice on governance legislation and policy.

There is the option to work from home or school, but will need to attend school 7 evenings per year to clerk at meetings

• Organised and efficient
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using IT and administrative systems
• Willing to attend courses as required

What the school offers its staff

Visitors frequently comment on the warm and welcoming atmosphere in our school. Our children are polite, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. We offer candidates the opportunity to join our supportive and motivated team of staff and governors with excellent opportunities for professional development.

Free Parking

WBC Pension Scheme

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 91 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School website
• Email address: finance@shaw.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 40971
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shaw-cum-donnington-c-e-primary-school

What makes us so special?
The school has a lovely, warm, family feeling and the children are polite, kind and caring. Every child is known as an individual, feels part of the school family and is always keen and eager to learn. Visitors constantly comment on our welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We may be small but we are a dynamic, vibrant and forward thinking school.

Our staff are a brilliant team who not only care about each other and work well together but also strive to give the children their very best.

We have a superb semi-rural location on the edge of Newbury with excellent access to major transport links.

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