Clerk to Governors in Marshfield

Salary: E6-E8 £26,847 - £27,709 FTE Actual Salary: £1216 - £1255 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 2 hours a week, 52 weeks a year to be worked around Local Governance Committee Meetings - an evening meeting held once per term for approx. Timing to suit candidate depending on needs of governing body.

Working pattern: To be worked flexibly around LGC Committee meetings and wider Trust commitments - evening working will be required.

Closing date: 12noon on Thursday 26th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 4th December 2026

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible

Job summary: The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance and a commitment to keeping up to date with current educational developments, legislation and guidance affecting schools. They will provide an independent, professional and reliable clerking service, ensuring that governance arrangements across Pickwick Academy Trust are well supported and effective. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and adapt flexibly to the needs of the Trust. They will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be confident working with people at all levels and maintain a positive and professional approach when handling confidential information. Knowledge of governance procedures, educational legislation and guidance would be desirable, although a willingness to develop this knowledge will also be welcomed.

Our School: Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old. We believe in "Learning for Life", aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn. Ofsted March 2026 recognised this; "Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils' wellbeing and safeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and support staff's wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture". Our school values of "Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves" underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

Contact details: If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact the Head of Governance and Compliance, Mrs Sian Reed at sreed@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk. We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school. Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust? You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including:

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retail Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learners, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision. As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.

What we Value in Our Team: At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.