At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, managing admin tasks and supporting governors.
- Company: Join a nurturing Christian school community focused on holistic child development.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a stable and caring community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a welcoming school while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and communication skills; experience in admin or schools is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24162 - 24838 £ per year.
Job type: Administration and Business Operations
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Part-time
Salary: Please see below
Closing date for applications: Monday 5 October 2026
Employer: VA
Our School Vision and Values
As a Christian school, St Martin and St Mary is an inclusive and happy community; nurturing confidence, a thirst for learning and resilience in a safe loving environment. Our priority is developing the whole child spiritually, emotionally, physically and academically to live the most rewarding life. ‘Life in all its fullness’ John 10.10
Reports to: Head teacher
Hours of work: 25 hours per week over 40 weeks. There may be some out of hours to attend governor meetings.
Office hours: 8:00 – 16:30. Exact working days and hours to be agreed but must include Monday and Wednesday working 8:00 until 16:30 and Friday working 8:30 until 2pm with the remainder of work hours to be agreed.
Salary: BS5 £26,847 (FTE) to BS6 £27,709 (FTE) per annum, pro rata – depending on experience
Could you be the friendly and organised face of our school? We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly organised and approachable Primary School Administrator and Clerk to Governors to join our school team. This is an important and varied role which combines front‑of‑house school administration with clerking responsibilities for our governing body.
As the first point of contact for many of our families and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming and professional environment. You will need to be confident dealing with a wide range of people, able to remain calm when things are busy and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Alongside your reception and administrative responsibilities, you will provide effective clerking support to our governing body. This will include organising meetings, preparing agendas and paperwork, attending meetings and producing accurate, clear minutes.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, friendly and approachable, with excellent customer service skills.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is confident using IT and administrative systems.
- Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
- Can communicate sensitively and professionally with children, parents, carers, staff, governors and visitors.
- Is able to work independently and use their initiative.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Ideally has experience of working in a school or similar setting and/or experience of clerking formal meetings.
Previous experience as a clerk to governors is desirable but not essential. We would welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative skills who are keen to develop their knowledge and experience of school governance.
The School
St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School caters for children aged between 2 and 11 years old. The school provides education based on the practices and principles of the Church of England Trust Deed. Our school opened on 1st September 2013 and is an amalgamation between St Mary’s Church of England Nursery and Infant School with Windermere Church of England Junior School.
Ethos
The school enjoys a secure Christian environment, which creates a stimulating, happy and friendly ethos in which all pupils are encouraged to do their best. The children are guided towards attitudes and behaviour, which enhance the social ethos of the school as a caring community. The school community is settled and stable.
Safeguarding
St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well‑being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 5th October 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th October 2026. Expected start date to be discussed at interview.
Contact
St Martin & St Mary CofE Primary School
Princes Road
Windermere
LA23 2DD
School Administrator and Clerk to Governors (3878 ) employer: Westmorland & Furness Council
St Martin and St Mary Church of England Primary School offers a supportive and nurturing work environment, where the focus is on fostering both educational excellence and personal growth. With a commitment to the Christian ethos, employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values integrity and community involvement, alongside opportunities for professional development in the education sector. Located in the picturesque Windermere, this role not only provides meaningful work but also allows for a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful setting.
Contact Details:
Westmorland & Furness Council Recruitment Team
