Senior Clerk to the Board / Governance Professional

Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November / December 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Unfixed hours, but to service Board meeting schedule. 195 Notional hours pa
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: Scale 6, Points 19-22. £33,119 - £34,811 pro rata – actual salary approx. £3,348.15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see our website for more information about the role: https://bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk/brighton-hove/primary/bilingualprimaryschool/site/pages/schoolinformation/current-vacancies

What the school offers its staff

Please see our website for more information about the role: https://bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk/brighton-hove/primary/bilingualprimaryschool/site/pages/schoolinformation/current-vacancies

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.

About Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 614 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove website
• Email address: info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bilingual-primary-school-brighton-hove

The Bilingual Primary School offers a unique opportunity to work in a bilingual setting in Spanish and English. The successful candidate will have the advantage of working in a new, purpose built school and, more importantly, to play a significant role in shaping the next phase of the school’s development to secure an outstanding education for children. The teacher appointed will have the opportunity to make a difference and to gain experience of innovating, creating and leading within an environment of professional autonomy and trust.

This role will suit teachers at the early stage of their careers as well as those with more experience. NQTs are welcome to apply. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have Spanish language competencies. All candidates will be expected to commit to developing Spanish language skills and using the language in teaching some sessions with support.

Overseas candidates are welcome to apply.

We would consider applications for a job share.

We are looking for outstanding teachers who love teaching and:

Have excellent subject knowledge across the curriculum allowing them to provide exciting contexts through which children can learn and deepen their understanding;
Create an ethos of eagerness in their class ensuring children love learning, are motivated, confident and constantly prepared to reflect and improve;
Know their class well and are exceptionally skilled at planning and adapting their teaching to meet the needs of every child;
Who aspire to promote our core drivers of autonomy, curiosity, perseverance and collaboration;
Are continually looking for opportunities to develop their own practice including working within a bilingual curriculum;

Form positive, proactive partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers with a strong focus on developing effective strategies for communication.
We welcome visits to the school from interested candidates. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Apply now
Please note that we only accept electronic applications and do not accept CVs. Please send your completed application form to info@bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk
Please call 01273 916212 or visit www.bilingualprimaryschool.org.uk and see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

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