Clerk to Governors

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerk to Governors to join St Laurence CE Primary School (part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust).

This is a key role for the right candidate to provide effective and efficient governance which requires close working with Local Governing Body which requires close working with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher and the DDAT Central Team.

The role includes attending local governing body meetings in the evening, producing minutes and providing admin support to the school and governors. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a similar role within the education sector and ready for a new and exciting challenge.

 We can offer you:

• enthusiastic and polite children;
• a welcoming and friendly working environment;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.

 In return, DDAT can offer:

• Comprehensive support;
• CPD opportunities;
• Career progression possibilities as the Trust expands further.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role. 

We will be able to offer the successful candidate the support of a team of skilled staff as well as appropriate professional development. 

To find out more about the post, visits to the school are strongly encouraged to see if our school is the place for you.

To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Thomasson (School Business Assistant) on 0115 9728469 to make an appointment.

Application will not be accepted through the Derbyshire County Council website – all application forms and reference monitoring forms to be sent to – jobs@st-laurence.derbyshire.sch.uk

Please also see our school website for lots of information about our school community and classes. 

Provisional Interview Date: 06 July 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.