Clerk to the Governors

St Joseph; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A faith-based primary school in Haywards Heath is seeking a part-time Clerk to the Governors to provide essential administrative support to the Governing body. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent administrative skills and a commitment to the Catholic ethos. Flexibility is crucial, as some meetings occur after school hours. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team, contributing positively to children's education. Salary ranges from £25,583 to £25,989 pro rata.

Benefits

Opportunities for Professional Development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in school governance preferred.
• Ability to provide advice on constitutional and procedural matters.
• Flexibility regarding schedule, including after school meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support to the Governing body.
• Make a positive contribution and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Good with people

Organized and self-motivated

Flexible and adaptable

Team player

Job description

## Clerk to the Governors### We are searching for the best education professionals* Clerk to the GovernorsFast Apply# Clerk to the GovernorsEmployerLocation: Haywards Heath, West SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 4 point 5 to 6 (£25,583to £25,989 pro rata)Posted: 14th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1529464Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529464* Share :The Governors of St. Joseph’s Primary School, part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, are seeking to appoint a governance professional (clerk) to support the work of the Local Governing Committee. This position is to start as soon as possible.You will join a friendly and committed governance team and there will be opportunities for Professional Development and Training.The successful candidate will: be flexible, adaptable and approachable be able to make a positive contribution and support the Catholic Ethos of our school be organized, self-motivated and a team player have a positive outlookWe can offer you: a varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education highly skilled colleagues who work collaboratively together a supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governorsThe role involves providing professional support to the Governing body. We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills, good with people and an ability to provide advice on constitutional and procedural matters. Experience in school governance preferred but specialist training can be provided for an applicant with the right administrative and people skills.Some work will be at the school (located in central Haywards Heath) and some at home.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when applying; outlining why you want to apply and what skills, qualities, attributes and experience you think you can offer.The school is committed to safer recruitment and all appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including a portable DBS check (formerly known as CRB).The hours of work will be 7 hours per week for 38 weeks. This is an average and depends on the arrangement of meetings but flexibility will be important. Some meetings are after school hours.Salary: Grade 4 point 5 to 6 (£25,583to £25,989 pro rata)### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPart of### BOSCO Catholic Education Trust