DERWENT PRIMARY SCHOOL AND SOUTHILL LOWER SCHOOL

Derwent Primary School is a Good school (Ofsted Jul 23) with children at the heart of everything we do.

Southill Lower School is recently judged Strong Standard (Ofsted Nov 25) school, which nurtures values, grows inspiration and raises aspirations

'We respect ourselves, we respect others, we respect our environment'

We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer

CLERK TO GOVERNORS

(Experience essential)

Required immediately.

Salary Scale:  £100 per meeting plus appropriate fees for other agreed activities.

(approximately 14 meetings per year)

Derwent and Southill Federation is seeking an organised individual with good interpersonal and communication skills to support the work of the governing body. Experience of governance, including ensuring all the legal processes are followed is desirable. The Clerk will be accountable to the governors, working with them, the Chair of Governors committee chairs and the Executive Headteacher

Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors’ meetings and the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes and documents for all meetings.  Discretion, confidentiality and flexibility along with good IT skills are essential for this role.

This post is home based but will require an ability and willingness to visit the school to deal with administrative tasks in addition to attending meetings in person.  You will also be expected to attend any relevant training events.

Please note there are usually six full governing body meetings per year and approximately eight sub-committee meetings.  All meetings are held during term time at Derwent Primary School, usually during late afternoon or early evening and meetings generally last two hours. 

Please direct any questions regarding this role or for an informal discussion to chairofgovernors@derwentschool.co.uk

For further details on how to apply please visit the school website https://www.derwentschool.co.uk/  

Applications are through MyNewTerm only 

Please do not send CV’s.

Closing date 4pm on Friday 10th April 2026

Interview date - WC 13th April 2026

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 10th April 2026.