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Clerk to the Governors

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BW

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 188 hours per year, covering 26 meetings per year. Meetings are either in the morning or evening. There may be some flexibility in meetings times for the right candidate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £3000 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an organised, professional, and discreet individual to take on the role of Clerk to the Board of Governors of the Federation of St Bernadette’s and St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Schools.

This is a key position at the heart of school governance. You will provide expert administrative support, ensure the board meets its legal duties, prepare agendas and minutes, offer guidance on governance processes, and help maintain high standards across our schools.

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

This role offers 188 hours per year, paid at Pay Grade D1 which is currently £27,780 FTE (£14.40 per hour).

Additional hours may be claimed for clerking ad hoc panels—such as Complaints, Suspensions, Permanent Exclusions, Staff Panels—or for approved CPD opportunities.

This role will involve evening work.

💡 Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who embodies professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellent governance. We are looking for someone who is:

• Trustworthy, reliable, and discreet—able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Committed to safeguarding and the wider values of our Trust.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Able to work independently, managing your own workload and deadlines confidently.
• A clear communicator, both written and verbal, able to produce polished and accurate documentation.
• Confident with technology, including digital record-keeping and meeting platforms.
• Flexible and proactive, able to do additional hours when required.

What the school offers its staff

✨ What This Role Offers You

• A unique behind the scenes perspective on how schools operate and make strategic decisions.
• The chance to develop specialist governance expertise
• Opportunities for additional paid work through panel hearings and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s education

Flexible working opportunities

There may be some flexibility in the meeting times for the right candidate. Apart from attending meetings the role can mainly be completed at home.

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

At St. Patrick's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Clerk Job Description.docx - 246 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 256 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: vryan2@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01252542511
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-farnborough

St Patrick’s is a friendly, vibrant one form entry Catholic Primary School set in wooded grounds in Farnborough.

Our age range is 2 - 11 years, and our school includes a Nursery class housed in our Woodlands Early Years Centre along with our Reception Class.

Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vryan2@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.

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