Clerk to Governors

Job introduction

Grade 4 (Point 5 – 6)

Hours: As required but likely to equate to 5 hours per week (£13.26 - £13.47 per hour)

The Governors of Hassocks Infant School are seeking to appoint a well-organised and reliable clerk to provide effective and confidential administrative support. This post involves record keeping, preparing and circulating agendas and associated paperwork, taking minutes at meetings, liaising with governors and school staff, and working with the Chair in maintaining the smooth and efficient running of the governing board.

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Meetings take place from 8.15am or 4.00pm during term time and last about two hours. The clerk makes sure that all relevant documentation is circulated at least 7 full working days in advance, and minutes the meetings.

The workload is variable as governors may need additional meetings from time to time and applicants must be prepared to work flexibly and electronically. The majority of the preparation work can be done from home and be circulated electronically.

A job description, person specification, application form and safer recruitment form are attached under further information.

Visits are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01273 842549 or office@hassocksis.com to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025 at 1.00pm

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:
Email: office@hassocksis.com
Address: Hassocks Infant School, Chancellors Park, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8EY

Telephone: 01273 842549

Website: www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk

Additional information

Company information

Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.

All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Hassocks Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.