Trafalgar is a happy and caring school that offers young children exciting opportunities to learn throughout our extensive grounds. We believe that young children learn from a stable and inclusive environment, where we can foster a desire for knowledge and a continuing interest in lifelong learning. Our Core Values are central in all that we do, and are displayed all around our school on our Trafalgar Ship. Job Details Salary: Contract Type: Working Pattern: 4 hours per week. Interviews: 20th June 2025 Trafalgar Community Infant School is a three-form entry school situated in the centre of Horsham. We are seeking the right person, who is hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to become part of our team. The Governing Body would like to appoint a Clerk as soon as possible. Duties will include preparing agendas, circulating papers, taking minutes at all governors’ meetings and acting as the central point of information for all governors. The successful candidate will need to have a home computer with internet access. The full Governing Body usually meet seven times across the academic year (three times in the autumn term and twice in the spring and summer terms), either at the end of the school day, or early evening. In addition, there are 2 committees that usually meet a total of 9 times across the academic year (3 times a term), held during the school day. Occasionally additional meetings are required. The post duties are: attending meetings termly briefings/sharing information liaising with the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and Committee Chairs writing up the minutes for each meeting training courses as required Governing Body – general administration The main purpose of the role is to: Provide advice to the governing body on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. New regulations require governing bodies to have regard to advice from the clerk regarding exercising the governing body functions: Provide effective administrative support to the governing body and its committees Ensure the governing body is properly constituted Manage information effectively per legal requirements For further details please see the attached job description and person specification. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. If you think you could be the person we are looking for, then why not get in touch? Contact the school office by email, @trafalgarinfant.com or by phone on 01403 254925 and ask to speak to the headteacher Fiona Hickie for more information. Trafalgar Community Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. What You Need to Succeed We would need the successful candidate to have: Good organisational and administrative skills Experience in preparing agendas and taking minutes at meetings A good level of ICT skills (experience with using Microsoft products including Teams would be desirable) Good basic literacy and numeracy skills Excellent interpersonal skills and keen to work as part of a team For further details please see the attached job description and person specification. Further Information Trafalgar Community Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. How to Apply To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to office@trafalgarinfant.com Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 254925 NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. The reference number for this role is SCHO00318. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom