Clerk to the Governing Body

St Joseph’s school is a small friendly one-form entry primary school situated just north of Bracknell Town Centre - just a short walk away from the town centre. We are seeking to recruit an efficient and proactive Clerk, reporting to the Chair of Governors.

This is a key role providing invaluable and vital contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and procedural compliance of the governing body – being primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth running of meetings, preparing agendas and papers and taking accurate 
minutes and distribute documentation and other information to the governing body. The Clerk will need to become familiar with the DfE Governance Handbook and provide accurate advice to Governors, as necessary.

The successful applicant will need to be highly organised and self-motivated to be able to provide full support to our school governors.

You will need:
• A professional manner with good literacy and numeracy skills
• Effective communication skills
• Experience of effective record keeping
• Good IT skills
• A flexible attitude
• The ability to work well both on your own, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.

This role offers good flexibility with working hours during the school day and the ability to work from home.

The contract is for term time with additional hours for evening meetings.

Closing date for application is Tuesday 3rd June 2025 noon with interview to be held on receipt of applications.

To find our more about our school visit www.stjosephsbracknell.co.uk  or contact Stef Baumgart, Clerk to Governors  s.baumgart@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk or 01344 425246.  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school to arrange (01344 425246) or email the school secretary (secretary@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk)

How to Apply

Please email your completed application forms to our School Business Manager at l.cotten@stjosephsbracknell.co.uk

Applications will be reviewed on receipt. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.