Clerk to Governors (Catsfield Church of England Primary School)

Hours of work: 2.89 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 2nd February 2026 9am

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Catsfield Church of England Primary School (Church Rd, Catsfield, Battle TN33 9BG)

Phone: 01424892247

Email: recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: https://www.catsfieldtn33.greenhousecms.co.uk/Vacancies/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Our oversubscribed school is small but always has great aspirations and you may be the very person to join our team. Our 180-year-old school is well supported by all in our community and is a place for challenging, creative and inspiring learning. Here at Catsfield, we pride ourselves on putting our vision at the heart of our school, with school governance, an integral part of this. We are looking for a Clerk to Governors to work with the Chair of governors, Head Teacher and other governors to secure the continuity of governing board business.

The purpose of this role is to keep the Catsfield CEP School governing board running smoothly through efficient administration and the ability to offer timely advice. You will offer vital support to our governors to ensure that that can fulfil their statutory responsibilities and work closely with the school leadership team to ensure that records are well maintained. You will minute governing board meetings and any appropriate committee meetings as well as clerking panels that might be convened. You will work independently to research policies and procedures that will be critical for the board to follow.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Can take accurate minutes and maintain efficient record keeping systems.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Have the ability and willingness to work individually using their own initiative.
• Have experience of writing agendas and servicing meetings.
• Have a willingness to work at times convenient to the governing board including evening meetings.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A school set in idyllic surroundings that works in partnership with other schools in the local area
• A school that supports the well-being of all members of the school community. Positive mental health and wellbeing are the building blocks that allow all members of our school community to flourish. We were delighted with our recent Ofsted report which commented:
• “Staff morale is high. Everyone feels supported, happy and proud.”
• See our full report here(https://www.catsfieldtn33.greenhousecms.co.uk/docs/catsfield-section-5-ofsted-report.pdf)
• Supportive Senior Leadership who will support you in your duties

Salary – Single Status Grade 7 Scale Points 18-19, £14.89 —£15.24 per hour (depending on experience)

Working Pattern – Part time 52 weeks a year

Interview date: Interviews for suitable candidates will be undertaken as soon as possible as part of a rolling recruitment process therefore, early application is advised. Should the posts be filled earlier than expected, this advert will be removed.

Job description and application form available on our school website or email recruitment@catsfieldcep.esussex.sch.uk for an application pack. (Please note we do not accept CVs). We love sharing our school so if you would like to visit to see more, please email recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Completed applications form should be emailed to recruitment@catsfieldcep.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.