Permanent Part Time Clerk to the Governors / Governance Professional Level 2 (3680 )

Cumbria; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Clerk to the Governors. This role involves providing administrative and organisational support to the governing board and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and interpersonal skills. Join a welcoming community that values dedication and commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with the head teacher and Chair of Governors.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the governing board.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory framework.
• Offer advice on procedural matters related to the board.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Permanent Part Time Clerk to the Governors / Governance Professional Level 2

• Job type: Administration and Business Operations
• Contract: Permanent
• Work pattern: Part-time
• Closing date for applications: Friday 9 January 2026
• Employer: VA

Permanent Part Time Clerk to the Governors / Governance Professional Level 2
1.5 hours per week, term time only (hours can be worked flexibly)

Start Date – As soon as possible after interview

The Governors of St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Clerk to the Governors who will have strong administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills and who will work closely with both the head teacher and the Chair of Governors in organising the work of the governing board.

As clerk, you will contribute towards the efficient and effective functioning of the governing board and its committees by providing:

• administrative and organisational support
• guidance to ensure that the board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework
• advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of the board

In return, we can offer an extremely friendly, caring and welcoming school community and a committed and supportive governing board who have a strong vision and strategy for the school.

If you have the qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the continuing success of our school, then we would very much welcome an application from you.

Application forms and a job information pack can be downloaded from our school website www.bothel.school

Completed application forms along with a covering letter should be submitted via email to [e-mail] or by post to Mrs C Macaulay, Chair of Governors, St Michael’s CE Primary School, Bothel, Cumbria, CA7 2HN

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date is to be confirmed

St Michael’s CE School is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written professional references will be taken up and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant criminal records check.

Contact St Michael's CofE Primary School - Bothel

St Michaels CofE Primary School - Bothel
Bothel
Wigton
CA7 2HN