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Clerk to the Governors - Part-time

West Borough Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2653-187S
  • Posted:23/02/2026
  • Pay:£17.84 per hour, minimum of 20 hours per year
  • Start Date:1st May 2026
  • App Close Date:09/03/2026 at 06:00
  • Interviews:13th March 2026

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We are seeking a Clerk to our Governors to manage the administration of our Governing Body and ensure legal compliance. The role involves providing procedural advice and supporting the overall effectiveness of the Governing Body, including handling minutes, agendas, and records. Additionally, the Clerk will offer independent advice on governance matters, acting as the key figure in ensuring smooth and compliant board operations. This position will support strategic decision-making and ensure that all statutory duties are met.

Key Responsibilities of the Clerk to the Governors

  • Advising on governance procedures, ensuring meetings run smoothly, and taking minutes.
  • Ensuring the board meets all statutory duties and operates within the legal framework.
  • Managing board information, membership records, training records, and agendas.
  • Providing independent advice to help the board with strategic decisions and improve overall governance.

Information about the school

We are very proud of our wonderful school which was judged as good with outstanding features. Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in October 2022.

We have 15 classes including our maintained Nursery. A set of Core Values underpin all that we do which ensure high expectations of both learning and behaviour. They are; Equality, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Challenge. Our inclusive school is based on a large, well resourced site just outside Maidstone town centre. Our excellent facilities include a library and extensive outdoor learning areas.

We have recently achieved our National Nurturing Award Accreditation and also hold the OPAL Platinum Award.

Our school has a happy and caring ethos and is is full of well motivated children, supported by a hardworking and fully committed team of staff and governors.

West Borough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post will be subject to a DBS check and successful references prior to a start date.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.