Location: Edith Moorhouse Primary School, Carterton, OX18 3HP

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Approximately 95 hours per year (averaging 2.5 hours per week, term-time)

Flexible working: High degree of home-working; meetings are primarily in person.

Salary: Grade 8 (£16.35 - £17.85 per hour)

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Why This Role Matters

At Edith Moorhouse, our Governing Body plays a crucial role in ensuring every child receives

an exceptional education. As our Clerk, you are the backbone of this process. You aren't just

an administrator; you are a professional advisor who ensures our meetings are purposeful,

our decisions are recorded with precision, and our compliance is airtight. You will work right

at the heart of school leadership, providing the absolute foundations that allow our governors

to lead effectively.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a highly organised professional who takes pride in "staying two steps

ahead" You will be:

Proactive by Nature: You won't wait for the Chair to ask for an agenda; you will

proactively nudge the leadership team to ensure all cycles of business are met.

A Precision Communicator: You have the literacy skills to produce concise,

accurate minutes and the interpersonal skills to advise the board on procedural

matters.

Highly Organised: With approximately 95 hours spread across the year, you can

manage your own workload efficiently from home.

A Guardian of Trust: You understand the weight of confidentiality and act with total

integrity in every interaction.

Knowledgeable (or Eager to Learn): Ideally, you understand school governance

and the Multi-Academy Trust landscape, but for the right proactive candidate, we will

support your growth through high-quality CPLD.

The Edith Moorhouse Difference

Why join us?

Professional Agency: We trust your expertise. You will have the autonomy to

manage the governance calendar and the support of the wider River Learning Trust

network.

True Flexibility: Aside from 8 in-person evening meetings per year (and the

occasional virtual session), the vast majority of your work is completed at home at

times that suit you.

A Collaborative Culture: You will join a warm, welcoming school community in

Carterton that values professional service and evidence-informed practice.

RLT Connection & Benefits

This role is a partnership between Edith Moorhouse Primary School and the River Learning

Trust (RLT). Being part of RLT means you are connected to a vibrant network of governance

professionals, offering you peer support and specialised development opportunities that you

won't find in a standalone school.

Benefits include:

Competitive hourly rates with recognised continuous service.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

A commitment to the "Whole Person";-we respect your time and your life outside of

work.

How to Join Us (Three Pathways)

1. Read more / apply: Please view the full candidate pack and apply via MyNewTerm

2. Start a conversation: For an informal discussion about the role or to ask any

questions, please contact helensmith@edithmoorhouse.org

3. Talent pool: Not the right time? Register with our Talent Pool to hear about

new opportunities first.

River Learning Trust and Edith Moorhouse Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Note: We do not accept CVs; please apply via My New Term. We reserve theright to interview and appoint exceptional candidates early. This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. River Learning Trust and Edith Moorhouse Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We conduct checks and online searches in accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance. It is an offenceto apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevantto children. For documentation, please see RLT Safer Recruitment Documents. Visit our website www.riverlearningtrust.org for up-to-date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviourpolicies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments tothe Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants, click this link: List of offences that are not filtered. We don't just accept difference; we celebrate "different contributions"; and are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you to be at your best. All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

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