Clerk to the Governing Body
The Winchcombe School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Approximately 5 hours per month, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- Salary Band E: £15.35 - £16.33 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Clerk to the Governing body to join our team and help us continue our journey of ‘Improving as One’. We are seeking someone who is able to manage time effectively, work to deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced clerk but training is available for the right candidate.
This role will involve taking the minutes of Governing Body Meetings (held five times per academic year from 5-6:30pm approximately) and of Finance Committee Meetings (four-five per year 5-6:30pm approximately).
Hours of work outside of meetings can be worked flexibly to produce agendas, minutes and administration tasks for the Governing Board.
What the school offers its staff
We offer you the flexibility to work in your own chosen hours to fulfill the requirements of the role
Flexible working opportunities
Hours of work outside of meetings can be worked flexibly to produce agendas, minutes and administration tasks for the Governing Board.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children 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 shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Winchcombe School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Winchcombe School website
- Email address
- office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01635 232780
The Winchcombe School is a unique and special place to learn.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire. It occupies a large site with modern facilities having benefited from a complete refurbishment and extension in recent years, making the learning environment outstanding. The children have access to extensive grounds including areas for Forest Adventures, an all weather multi-use games area and lots of outdoor creative play spaces.
The school hosts both a Language and Literacy Centre and the Local Authority's only Speech and Language Resource for children who require specialist, integrated support for their speech and language difficulties whilst following a mainstream curriculum.
There is a community closeness which is committed to a values-driven ambition for all our students underpinned by our vision of “Improving as One”.
Arranging a visit to The Winchcombe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk.
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