Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our students? We're looking for an Academy Council Clerk to help our school councils run smoothly and stay organised. In this role at Creative Education Trust, you'll support important meetings and help ensure decisions are well-informed and clearly recorded. It's an important role that helps school leaders make good decisions and create great places to learn.

Job Title:

Clerk to the Academy Council

Location:

Remote with travel to designated schools in Norfolk and occasional travel to other destinations as required (Travel cost will be reimbursed)

Salary:

Up to 30,864 FTE (up to 22,628.83 actual)

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part time, 30 Hours a week (Term time plus 2 weeks)

About You:

As Academy Council Clerk at Creative Education Trust, you'll use your great organisation skills and eye for detail to help our school councils work well. You'll play an important part in making sure everything runs smoothly and decisions are properly supported.

Our ideal candidate would:

Administration Experience:

Have worked in admin roles before, ideally in schools or governance, and be confident managing important documents and records.

Clear Communication:

Be able to explain things simply, give helpful advice, and support councils in making good decisions.

Governance Understanding:

Know the rules and systems school councils need to follow, and help make sure everything is done properly and on time.

About the Governance Team:

The Governance team at Creative Education Trust plays a key role in helping our academy councils run smoothly and make confident, well-informed decisions. Guided by our values of Ambition, Opportunity, and Equity, the team works closely with school leaders and council members to make sure meetings are well-organised, records are accurate, and everything follows the right rules. As Academy Council Clerk, you'd be part of a team that supports strong governance across our schools - creating fair, well-run environments where students and staff have the chance to thrive.

Discover More About Our Trust:

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. To discuss this post in more detail, please contact Holly Crofts, Head of Governance at holly.crofts@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 22,628.83 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Great Yarmouth NR31