Clerk to the Governors

Western House Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5TJ

43 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £14.38 Hourly

Clerk to the Governors job summary

Clerk to Academy Council

Salary (actual): £14.38 - £15.44 per hour, inclusive of London weighting

Grade: 6

Hours: 48 hours per annum

Work pattern: 2 hour meeting each half term per school + preparation time

Contract: permanent

Holiday: equivalent of 37 days holiday per annum pro-rated (inclusive of bank holidays)

Western House Academy, Montem Academy and The Godolphin Junior Academy are seeking to recruit an experienced Clerk to provide advice and guidance to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

The post holder will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of a governing board and its committees by providing:

• Administrative and organisation support
• Guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework and understands the potential consequences for non-compliance
• Advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board

The post holder must be flexible in their approach to the role as there are no fixed pattern of working hours. Most meeting are likely to take place during term time but there may be special occasions where out-of-term meetings are required.

We are looking for an individual who:

• can demonstrate strong administration skills;
• is proactive, positive and flexible;
• has high expectations of themselves and colleagues;
• has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• is committed to working as part of a team;
• is resilient;
• shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
• is dedicated and committed to the success of the schools.

For the right candidate, we will offer

extensive support and CPD;

the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;

a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;

an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;

a dedicated Governing Body;

supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;

an employee assistance programme (EAP).

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Western House Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 679 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Western House Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/western-house-academy

Western House Academy is a three form vibrant, multicultural and successful Primary Academy on the outskirts of Slough. The pupils come from a wide range of cultural, language and religious backgrounds, all contributing to the positive ethos in this excellent academy. In 2017 we were rated by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school. Western House Academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust. The federation educates and cares for 4,000 children across West London and Slough. The Trust is an approved Sponsor Academy for the Department for Education.

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