Clerk to Governors – Level 2

Permanent, Part-Time Clerk to Governors – Level 2
Required from 27th April 2026

Heron Hill Primary School is committed to the principles and practice of safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Salary: BS5 £25,989 per annum pro-rata (£13.47ph) Pay award Pending

Heron Hill Primary School is a two-form entry primary school that holds our school values of respect, responsibility and relationships at the heart of all we do. We are proud to support our pupils in learning to be kind, respectful, responsible citizens who can go on to make a positive mark on the world in which they live.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organised and efficient Clerk to Governors. The successful candidate will advise the Governing Board on governance, procedural and constitutional matters, manage memberships, administer meetings, maintain appropriate records and manage information in line with relevant legislation, guidance and best practice. They will be reliable, flexible and able to attend meetings of the Governing Board and its committees held during the school day, in term time. The successful candidate will be experienced in handling confidential matters. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified or experienced individuals who have excellent listening, oral and written communication skills. Excellent ICT skills will be needed. This role is permanent, subject to a probationary period.

Hours of work: 152 hours per annum which equates to approximately 4 hours a week for the 38 weeks of the school year (term time only). The role is flexible but will cover approximately 23 meetings a year.

For further details please contact Edward Vittery, the Chair of Governors at evittery@governor.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk. Application forms can be found on our school website and should be returned to admin@heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd March at 12 noon 
Shortlisting: Thursday 26th March 2026
Interview: Thursday 16th April 2026

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