Clerk to Governors - Part-time

Park Way Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2176-381S
• Posted:05/05/2025
• Pay:£24,040 - £28,850 FTE pro rata (approx 20 hrs pcm)
• Start Date:Flexible
• App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBA

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Be part of our journey to be the best school in the world!

An opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a clerk to the school governors. Could this be the flexible part-time job for you?

The role of Clerk is varied, but the most important aspect is to organise meetings of the governing body, prepare the documents and take the minutes. In addition, after suitable training or experience, the clerk advises governors to work within the appropriate laws and regulations.

Training and support is provided. We are looking for someone who has good administration and IT skills, is organised and efficient. 

There are no fixed hours, but the Clerk is expected to attend all meetings of the governing body and to be able to respond to issues as and when they arise, approximately 10 - 12 hours per month. There are 3 meetings per year (one per seasonal term ), which are held from 5-7pm. There are also occasional formal panels and meetings which need proficient administration.

Our Governing Body are a highly skilled, supportive and lovely group, who will welcome and support you.

The work is paid by the hour, with a starting salary of £24,040 - £28,850 fte, dependant on qualifications and experience.

If you have experience in school clerking or a similar role and would like to know more about the position please contact Karen Dhanecha at the school ( 01622 753651)

Information about the school

Our school is a successful, thriving community. It has grown from 5 classes to a vibrant and successful primary school with 315 pupils. The school is set in delightful grounds and benefits from a completely modernised, bright and attractive building. Technology at the school is good, every classroom being equipped with interactive smartboards as well as tablets, iPads, kindles and laptops.

The school budget is healthy and allows staff to plan exciting real life learning for the children both on and off site.

The school is run by dedicated individuals, all working to make children's learning exciting, relevant and engaging. They are a great team, highly skilled, friendly and professional. Please do come and meet them!

At Park Way we go above and beyond to ensure that we provide the very best for our children and their families, so it's hard but rewarding work. ALL staff are expected to be a part of this ethos.

OFSTED VISITED IN JULY 2024 AND WE ARE GRADED AS GOOD.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Dhanecha
• Address:Park Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7DN
• Telephone: (01622) 753651
• Email: office@park-way.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 682878