Vacancies

Thank you for your interest in working at Astley CE Primary School.

Vacancy – Clerk to Governors (Professional Governance Advisor)

Astley CE Primary School is looking to appoint a highly organised, reliable and professional individual to support our Governing Board.

We are a small, friendly rural Church of England primary school with a supportive and committed Governing Board. This is an excellent opportunity to play an important role in the strategic leadership and development of our school.

Position: Clerk to Governors (Professional Governance Advisor)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 308 hours per annum, worked flexibly across the year
Salary: Scale 4, SCP 7–11 (£3,654–£3,895 actual annual salary)
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 12 noon

The role involves providing professional advice, administrative support and guidance to the Governing Board, including preparing for and attending meetings, maintaining statutory records and supporting effective school governance.

Previous clerking experience is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills. Appropriate training and professional development will be supported.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online through the Worcestershire County Council recruitment system.

Apply here View the full vacancy and submit your application.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to providing an inclusive, nurturing and supportive environment for all children.

Astley C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.