About Us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, reliable and enthusiastic clerk interested in supporting our Governing Body to join our friendly team. Are you looking for a flexible part-time role that can complement and work around your current commitments? Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young learners? Do you have high expectations of yourself and the team around you? Then we want to hear from you!
We are a two-form entry, oversubscribed infant school at the heart of Copthorne Village and can offer you a new and exciting challenge in our happy school within our genuinely supportive Governing Body.
We are looking to appoint someone to join us from September 2026.
Hours per week are flexible. Meeting dates and times are set for the whole academic year. Our governing body meetings take place in the evenings from 5:30pm. More information about the pattern of our meetings is available from the school. This role is term time only and the successful candidate will be expected to clerk approximately 7-8 meetings per year.
The post involves record keeping, preparation of agendas and associated paperwork, attending meetings and taking minutes, and working with the Chair in managing the smooth and efficient running of the Governing Body. Part of the position involves learning about governance and being able to answer questions for the governing body on governance. Full training will be given.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 4 (£14.40-£14.63 per hour pending pay rise)
Contract Type: Casual, Permanent
Working Pattern: Approx. 2-3 hours a week, but candidate may need to be flexible regarding these hours
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Interviews: TBC
Required from: 1st September 2026
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Experience of preparing agendas and taking minutes at meetings
- A reasonable level of IT skills
- Good basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be keen to work as part of a team
Further Information
Fairway Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01342 713691
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02784.
Job Reference: SCHO02784
