Clerk to the Academy Council
Creative Education Trust, London, WC2E 9JD27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Up to £30,864 FTE (up to £22,628.83 actual)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
As a Governance Professional (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.
What the school offers its staff
About the Governance Team from the Head of Governance (Holly Crofts):
Joining the Governance Team at Creative Education Trust means being part of something deeply impactful. We’re at the heart of ensuring our schools are well-governed, compliant, and supported to deliver the best outcomes for students. It’s a role where your work genuinely matters - shaping decisions, enabling leadership, and upholding the values of Ambition, Opportunity, and Equity across the Trust.
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that what we do behind the scenes helps schools run smoothly and empowers communities. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about education, governance offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Creative Education Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- rosie.smithobrien@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
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