Governance Professional (South Wiltshire Hub) at Winterslow Church of England Primary School

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18 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WCEPS/91392

Location

Middle Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1RD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£13.47 - £14.82 Hourly

Grade E-F, (DOE) per hour

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 12th Apr, 2026

Positions Available

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Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

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About This Role

Governance Professional (South Wiltshire Hub)

Winterslow CofE Primary School

Salary: Grade E-F, £13.47- £14.82 (DOE) per hour

Contract: Permanent, 2 hours per week, Term-time only plus 2 weeks

We welcome applicants wishing to work fully remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in person

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Job summary;

Pickwick Academy Trust are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to support the Local Governance Committees of our family-focused, village Church of England and Community Primary Schools within the South Wiltshire Hub. The role involves helping the Committees fulfil their statutory responsibilities in line with current legislation.

Working In Close Collaboration With The Local Governance Committees, Headteachers, School Leadership Teams, The Salisbury Diocese, And Leaders From The Pickwick Academy Trust, The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For:

Coordinating and clerking Local Governance Committee meetings
Providing accurate minutes and documentation
Managing a range of administrative tasks related to governance

This role offers flexible working across approximately 2 hours per week per Local Governance Committee, with additional hours agreed as required. The successful candidate must be able to attend six early-evening meetings per year per Committee, and will be expected to check emails regularly.

We welcome applicants wishing to work fully remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in person. Multiple schools within the South Wiltshire Hub are available, and the role will be based from our hub school, Winterslow CofE Primary School.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Sian Reed, Head of Governance and Compliance on sreed@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk. We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

Excellent pension scheme
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Employee wellbeing support & counselling
Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
Free annual flu jab
Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
Emergency salary advance scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

What We Value In Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;

External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

Related Documents

Person Specification For Clerk..docx
South Wilts Hub Clerk JD.pdf

Contact Details

Sian Reed

sreed@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

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About This Role

Governance Professional (South Wiltshire Hub)

Winterslow CofE Primary School

Salary: Grade E-F, £13.47- £14.82 (DOE) per hour

Contract: Permanent, 2 hours per week, Term-time only plus 2 weeks

We welcome applicants wishing to work fully remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in person

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Job summary;

Pickwick Academy Trust are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to support the Local Governance Committees of our family-focused, village Church of England and Community Primary Schools within the South Wiltshire Hub. The role involves helping the Committees fulfil their statutory responsibilities in line with current legislation.

Working In Close Collaboration With The Local Governance Committees, Headteachers, School Leadership Teams, The Salisbury Diocese, And Leaders From The Pickwick Academy Trust, The Post Holder Will Be Responsible For:

Coordinating and clerking Local Governance Committee meetings
Providing accurate minutes and documentation
Managing a range of administrative tasks related to governance

Excellent pension scheme
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Employee wellbeing support & counselling
Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
Free annual flu jab
Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
Emergency salary advance scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Ongoing career and professional development

External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Person Specification For Clerk..docx
South Wilts Hub Clerk JD.pdf

Winterslow Church of England Primary School

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Middle Winterslow, Salisbury

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SP5 1RD

01980862446

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http://www.winterslow.wilts.sch.uk/

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Related Documents

Person Specification For Clerk To Governors.docx
South Wilts Hub Clerk JD.pdf

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