Clerk to Governors at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock in Salisbury

About this Role

Clerk to Governors

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School

Salary: Grade E, pay point 6-8, £26,847 - £27,709 per annum (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £1,447 - £1,496 per annum (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent. 2 hours per week(52 weeks per year)

Working hours: 2 hours a week, 52 weeks a year to be workedaround Local Governance Committee Meetings -an evening meeting held once perterm for approx. 3 hours - in person at St Andrew's CE VA Primary School,hybrid considered for the correct candidate. Additional hours by negotiation asrequired We're happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all ourroles

Closing date: 12pm, 18thNovember 2026

Interview Date: 26thNovember 2026

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

St Andrew's CofE VA PrimarySchool is seeking a proactive and organised Clerk to Governors to support theLocal Governance Committee.

The successfulcandidate will provide a professional and reliable clerking service, supportingeffective governance across the school. We are looking for someone withexcellent organisational and communication skills, a professional approach toconfidentiality, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

In return, we offerflexible working, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to make ameaningful contribution to our school community and the wider Pickwick AcademyTrust. Knowledge of school governance is desirable but not essential, astraining and support will be provided.

Full details of the role can befound in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant willsupport a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, worktogether toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, andbuild relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School

Ourschool life is underpinned by golden threads for Belonging, Curiosity andApprenticeship which sit alongside our learning values of Relationships,Resilience, Resourcefulness and Reflection. Our behaviour values are Ready,Respectful and Safe. These work together to create a safe, stimulating andinclusive environment where all of our children are able to thrive. They aretrue embodiments of our aim to be an inspirational learning community in whicheveryone is valued, supported, and equipped for lifelong learning.

Wewarmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you aroundour school.

Contact details

Ifyou require any further details regarding the role, please feel free tocontract Sian Reed on [email protected].

Wewould love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and wouldbe delighted to show you around our school.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You'll be joining atrusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for everylearner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strongprofessional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allowsus to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help yousucceed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing trulymatters, 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




• Retails 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 toprovide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelonglearnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff tojoin our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is toattract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcomepeople from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues whocan work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion,enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, workingrespectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positiveenvironment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupilsand 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, enjoybeing part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, andambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We can join also our Talent Pool foreach school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

As a Diversity &Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds andexperiences.

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresentedgroups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled,neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support,please contact [email protected]

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