Job Title: Clerk to Governors (Level 2)
Part time – 4 hours per week, 156 hours per year
BS5 – £25,989 per annum -pro rata for part time and term time only working (£13.47 per hour)
Sandgate is a two site special school for children and young people between the ages of 3-19 years. Sandgate takes pride in fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment for students with severe learning difficulties. We offer a route through school that strives towards our vision of ‘Achievement For All’. To fulfil the vision we aim to develop every child’s personality, abilities and talents to the full, to be the best they can be.
From September, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Clerk to the Governors who will provide administrative support and guidance to our School Governing Body.
The successful applicant will advise the Governing Board on governance, procedural, and constitutional matters, oversee membership, organise and minute meetings, maintain accurate records, and manage information in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.
They must be dependable and adaptable and able to attend Governing Board and committee meetings held in term time at the end of the school day. We welcome applications from candidates who can communicate effectively in a range of formats and be familiar with relevant ICT programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
The post requires attendance at our half termly meetings of the full Governing Body and it’s committees (minimum 14 meetings per year) which generally take place in the afternoon and/or early evenings.
The role is equivalent to 156 hours per year which includes attendance at meetings and completing related paperwork and tasks.
The role is term time only + 1 week inset - 39 weeks per year.
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 30th October 2026.
Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be informed by the end of6th November. Interviews will take place during November.
Role start date: As soon as possible.
Sandgate offers staff a range of benefits. As well as being an integral member of a reputable and trail blazing school, you will have access to:
Sandgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our community, we follow the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Appointment will be subject to (1) satisfactory health checks, (2) references, (3) an Enhanced DBS check and (4) satisfactory completion of a staff suitability declaration form and (5) a self-declaration form will be required from all shortlisted candidates. We will also carry out online searches as part of our safer recruitment checks.
The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Sandgate School
Sandylands Road
Kendal
LA9 6JG
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