06 May Clerk to Governors
Job Title: Clerk to Governors
Location: Matlock and Dales Primary Partnership – based at All Saints CE Junior School
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4, Pay Point 3
Hours per week: 2 hours per week
Weeks per year: 39
Start Date: Asap
Job outline
Matlock & Dales Primary Partnership are seeking an organised and reliable Clerk to support the governance of our local schools: All Saints CE Federation, St Giles (Matlock), Darley Churchtown, and Bakewell Infants.
About the role
This is a flexible, part-time position supporting approximately 12 meetings per year (mostly evenings, term-time). You will play a key role in ensuring meetings run smoothly by preparing agendas, taking clear minutes, and maintaining accurate records. There may be opportunities for additional hours.
What you’ll do
- Organise and support governor meetings
- Prepare agendas and take concise minutes
- Follow up on actions and maintain records
- Support communication between governors and school leaders
About you
- Well organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with good written skills
- Able to work independently and maintain confidentiality
- Comfortable using basic IT systems
Why join us?
- Be part of a supportive, friendly team
- Contribute to the success of local schools and communities
- Flexible role with training and development available
This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in education and make a meaningful contribution behind the scenes.
Matlock and Dales are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT)
Application information
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
To apply please submit completed applications forms to recruitment@matlockanddales.derbyshire.sch.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
