Local Government South East
Clerk to the Governors – Moorlands and Park Lane Primary Schools
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Casual
Part Time
Term Time only
Reading
Posted 18 hours ago
£15.07 Per hour £ / Year
Closes: 27 September 2026
Website: Reading Borough Council
Casual – approx 7-8 hours per week, term time only
Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting good governance in education?
The Federation of Moorlands & Park Lane Primary Schools is seeking an experienced Clerk to the Governors to provide vital administrative, procedural, and advisory support to our Governing Body.
About The Role
In this key role, you will:
- Ensure the Governing Body operates within its legal and constitutional framework
- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and accurate minutes for meetings
- Advise on governance, policy, and procedural matters
- Maintain essential records, registers, and policy schedules
- Support governor recruitment, induction, and ongoing development
- Keep up to date with legislative changes affecting school governance
You’ll be the primary point of contact for governance matters, ensuring meetings run smoothly, decisions are documented, and compliance requirements are met.
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About You
We are looking for someone who can bring:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Confidence in using ICT and managing confidential information
- A professional, impartial, and positive approach
- Knowledge of school governance or a willingness to develop expertise through training
Experience of clerking or working in a governance role is desirable, alongside an understanding of educational legislation and data protection requirements.
Why Join Us?
You will play an important role in supporting the leadership of two vibrant, forward-looking primary schools.
This is a flexible, part-time position that offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a committed and supportive team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sara Perry – Federation School Business Manager – bursar@moorlands.reading.sch.uk
Application packs are available to download from the school’s websites:
https://www.moorlandsps.org.uk/index.asp or https://www.parklaneprimary.school/index.asp
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Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Closing date: midnight Sunday 27th September 2026
Interview date: Thursday 8th October 2026
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.
As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.
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