Clerk to the Academy Council
Location: Remote with travel to designated schools and occasional travel to other destinations as required (Travel cost will be reimbursed)
Salary: £30,864 FTE (£22628.63 actual salary)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time,
30 Hours a week (Term time plus 2 weeks)
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities.Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
About the Governance Team:
The Governance team at Creative Education Trust is committed to ensuring that our academy councils operate efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the trust's vision and values. Reporting to the Head of Governance, the Academy Council Clerk plays a crucial role in supporting academy councils by providing expert guidance on governance processes, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating productive meetings.Working collaboratively with school leaders and council members, the Governance team ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and promotes effective decision-making that contributes to the success of our schools. Our aim is to uphold the highest standards of governance, fostering an environment where students and staff can thrive and excel.
About You:
As Academy Council Clerk at Creative Education Trust, you will bring outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting effective governance across our schools. Our ideal candidate would:
- Have significant experience in administrative roles, ideally within a governance or education setting, with a proven ability to manage complex documentation and records.
- Possess excellent communication skills, capable of advising councils on governance processes and supporting effective decision-making at board and executive levels.
- Be knowledgeable in regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and best practices, ensuring academy councils meet statutory obligations and operate efficiently.
Requirements:
To apply for the Academy Clerk Council opportunity, you must have:
- A good general standard of education with qualifications to A Level or equivalent, with GCSE in English and maths.
- Demonstrable experience of working as a senior administrator.
- Experience of secretariate duties including taking notes and drafting accurate and concise minutes.
- Experience of sourcing legal advice on governance matters.
- Strong administration and secretarial skills.
- A demonstrable commitment to supporting and promoting safeguarding, student welfare, equality and diversity.
- A thorough understanding of up-to-date safeguarding requirements and best practice.
CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. Development opportunities are numerous and the whole team are encouraged to develop further specialisms applicable to this important sector.Indeed, we work with other Trusts in support of our continuous learning. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust. We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Next Steps:
Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.
To arrange a confidential conversation with the Head of Governance, please contact our Recruitment Manager, Katy Youngman at katy.youngman@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
Application Closing Date: Thursday 8th May 2025Interview Date: TBC
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.