We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and well-organised; someone who can work independently to manage their own workload and be proactive and adaptable to the needs of the school. They will:

• have experience of working in administration or similar;
• have strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to be resourceful, versatile, and flexible;
• ability to prioritise, use initiative and work under pressure;
• be enthusiastic, and self-motivated;
• have excellent IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Google Suite;
• be friendly, polite, and helpful;
• be committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

For a more detailed list of duties please refer to the detailed job description. From time to time there may be additional opportunities for overtime.

In return, we offer:

• a friendly and welcoming school community;
• an outstanding school (Ofsted, February 2024) and SIAMS (2025);
• a supportive governing body and senior leadership team;
• a strong commitment to your professional development;
• an opportunity to be part of a dedicated, hard-working board of governors.

The Clerk is paid through payroll for hours worked on a monthly basis – claims are made via timesheets. Hours payable include the whole meeting process (emails, calls and agenda preparation; writing up and distributing minutes) and training events. Estimated hours for the current academic year total are 70 (this is based on 10 meetings with an allocation of 3 hours per meeting; covers all meetings which are designated as being clerked)

Closing date: 10am, Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 1st October 2026

Starting date: Monday 12 October 2026

Please complete the attached application form and email FAO: HR Officer, info@bishopperrin.richmond.sch.uk.

For further information about the post and to arrange a tour of the school, please phone the school office 0208 894 1447. Paper copies of the application form can be requested from the school if needed rather than completing the online application form.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bishop Perrin C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To ensure safeguarding applicants are advised that the following processes/checks will take place:

• References will be applied for prior to interview. Previous employers will be asked about disciplinary offences, including those which have expired;
• Should you be shortlisted you will be required to produce the following at interview: photographic proof of your identity e.g. passport and or photo driving licence, proof of any relevant professional qualifications;
• If appointed an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check will be undertaken;
• Bishop Perrin School will allow no unsupervised access to children before completion of all checks, these include online checks;
• A probationary period of six months is standard practice for all new appointments.