- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 378 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Park Lane Primary School website
Clerk to the Governors - Moorlands and Park Lane Primary Schools
More than one location, Reading local authority17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Hourly rate
- £14.59 Per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Casual – approx. 7-8 Hours per week - Term time only
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting good governance in education? The Federation of Moorlands & Park Lane Primary Schools is seeking an experienced Clerk to the Governors to provide vital administrative, procedural, and advisory support to our Governing Body.
About the Role:
In this key role, you will:
- Ensure the Governing Body operates within its legal and constitutional framework
- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and accurate minutes for meetings
- Advise on governance, policy, and procedural matters
- Maintain essential records, registers, and policy schedules
- Support governor recruitment, induction, and ongoing development
- Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting school governance
You’ll be the primary point of contact for governance matters, ensuring meetings run smoothly, decisions are documented, and compliance requirements are met.
About You:
We are looking for someone who can bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Confidence in using ICT and managing confidential information
- A professional, impartial, and positive approach
- Knowledge of school governance or a willingness to develop expertise through training
Experience of clerking or working in a governance role is desirable, alongside an understanding of educational legislation and data protection requirements.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
You will play an important role in supporting the leadership of two vibrant, forward-looking primary schools. This is a flexible, part-time position that offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a committed and supportive team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sara Perry – Federation School Business Manager - bursar@moorlands.reading.sch.uk
Application packs are available to download from the school’s websites: https://www.moorlandsps.org.uk/index.asp or https://www.parklaneprimary.school/index.asp
Please do not send a CV.
For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026
Interview date: TBC
Applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have received a sufficient number of applications.
The Federation 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.
As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Email address
- jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
School Details
Park Lane Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Moorlands Primary School website
Arranging a visit to Reading local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.
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