Guestling Bradshaw CE Primary School

Vacancy - Advisory Clerk to the Governing Board

Guestling Bradshaw CE School is seeking to appoint an Advisory Clerk to the Governing Board.

Hours: 130 hours per annum

Salary: Single Status Grade 7 - £28,720 to £29,398 pro rata per annum

The Governing Board of Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School are looking for a clerk to governors who is reliable, confident, good with people and with an interest in school governance. You will need skills in good administrative practice and experience of minute taking. You will also need to be confident in the use of Word, Excel and e-mail and have access to a computer and the internet.

Responsibilities will include working effectively with the chair of governors, headteacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing board business. To advise on procedural and legislative matters to ensure the Governing Board works to the legal framework. An understanding of confidentiality is essential for this role. 

Tasks include the preparation and circulation of papers, attendance at meetings and minute taking; maintaining a business calendar including policy reviews.  

It is recommended that applicants either hold a relevant award (BTEC level 3 in Clerk to the Governing Board or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards the East Sussex Clerk to Governors Accreditation Scheme.

Should you require further information please contact Isabel Hodger (Chair of Governors) by e-mail to: ihodger@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk

To apply for a recruitment pack please contact:  

office@guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk

Closing date – 24^th April 2026