Jobs & Recruitment

Jobs At St Nicolas

From time to time we will advertise roles for which we are recruiting, usually through the Brighton & Hove council jobs bulletin. This page has information which may be of interest to potential candidates.

Safeguarding

The first priority of our recruitment is that we only appoint safe adults to work with our children. Additionally, it is important that every member of staff shares our vision and values. We want to make sure you are the right candidate for us but also that we are the right school for you.

Self-Disclosure Form

Any criminal offences will have been declared in the application form. Please bring your completed 'self-disclosure' form in a sealed envelope on the day of interview. The envelope should be marked 'Confidential Self-Disclosure Form' and have your name on it. Your envelope will only be opened once you have received a conditional offer. If your application is unsuccessful the envelope will be shredded unopened.

References

We normally ask for two references which should include the most recent job where you were working with children. We need to get a picture over a period of at least 5 years so if you have been employed in several short term jobs, for instance in several maternity covers, we will normally ask for more than the minimum of 2.

Interview

You will be asked to bring proof of identity to interview. This could be a photo ID such as a passport, drivers licence or school ID badge.

CLERK TO GOVERNOR TEMP VACANCY

Part-Time, Temporary Post (Maternity Cover)

NJC Scale 5 (Senior Clerk) or NJC Scale 4a

Actual salary per annum range:

Senior Clerk NJC Scale 5 = £2,356.54 to £2,515.29 per annum

Clerk NJC Scale 4A = £2,209.78 to £2,245.45 per annum

(Depending on experience)

3 hours per week

Extra hours will be paid for senior clerks supporting working groups and panels

We are looking for a clerk who will provide high level advice, support and administrative assistance to our governing board. This involves arranging meetings, taking minutes, keeping records and advising the governing board on local and national developments that will impact on their work.

You must have experience of minute-taking, good ICT and communication skills and be able to work with minimal supervision. Training for clerks is provided by the local authority, as well as opportunities to network with other clerks.

We are ideally looking for an experienced professional who can be employed at the Senior Clerk level. However, we are also able to provide development opportunities for those who wish to work towards this level, so can offer the role at Scale 4a in the first instance. The local authority offers induction, training and continuous support for clerks, and you would be expected to complete relevant training before moving to the next level.

Flexibility in terms of working hours is required …. details about timings and number of meetings, and whether they are at the school or online). Senior clerks are also required to clerk working groups and panels periodically, for which you will be paid extra hours.

St Nicolas C.E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact:

(Chair of Governors or Headteacher – 01273 418026)

Closing date for applications: 09/11/2025

Interviews: 13/11/2025 & 14/11/2025

Chair of Governors: Sandy Matthews – SandyMatthews@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCY

Are you a Christian who would like to make a positive contribution to children’s education? Could you use your life and workplace skills as part of our Governing Body to promote the continuous improvement of our school?

If so, the Governing Body of St Nicolas CE Primary School would love to hear from you!

What do Foundation Governors do?

School Governors have a varied and important role in helping the school run effectively. This includes planning the strategic direction of the school and overseeing the financial performance, working alongside the school leadership team to drive school improvement.

In addition, Foundation Governors specifically represent the interests of the Diocese by supporting and promoting the Christian ethos of the school.

Our current vacancy

We are looking for a Foundation Governor to join our Governing Body. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who shares our passion for improving education for children in our community. Prior experience in an education setting would be helpful but it is not a mandatory requirement. You will be provided with an induction and training programme. Governors are expected to attend termly Full Governing Body meetings (typically 2-3 hours in the evenings), termly Committee meetings (typically 2 hours in the afternoon) and to undertake termly monitoring visits (typically 3 hours in the afternoon).

More about us

St Nic’s is a vibrant and inclusive school, based on Christian principles of love, service and mutual respect. We are located in Portslade, within the parish of St Nicolas & St Andrew and the Diocese of Chichester.

We teach 420 pupils, aged between 4 and 11.

How to find out more

More information on the role and application forms can be obtained from the school office (admin@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk) or the Clerk of Governors (valeriacapranelli@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk).

Application Form

This application form can be used to apply for any of the jobs advertised on this page. Please submit completed applications to us via sbm@stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk . Or address hardcopies to the school office.