- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 145 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Clerk to the local Governing Bodies
More than one location, Great Oak Multi Academy Trust14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 March 2026
Closing date
4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 24 hours every quarter - 8 meetings per academic year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,119-£29,421
Hourly rate
- £14.13-£14.82
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Clerk to both of our local Governing Bodies to provide clerking services at all of our Full Governing Body meetings.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established governance team and work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings, supporting the Executive Headteacher, Headteachers, Trust Clerk and Governing Bodies in the delivery of governance policy, working within the broad context of legislative requirements. Tasks primarily involve setting meeting agendas and writing minutes.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently and able to organise their own time whilst working to strict deadlines.
There are 8 regular meetings per academic year (4 per local governing body) - dates are set at the start of each academic year. The meetings take place at each respective school.
What the school offers its staff
Great Oak MAT is a small friendly Trust made up of Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy and Debden C of E Primary Academy, connected by a common commitment to learn from each other by sharing good practice and experiences, as well as supporting each other across the Academy community. Our purpose is to work as a team to develop collaboration to ensure every child within Great Oak MAT has the best possible educational experiences.
Flexible working opportunities
Other than attending the meetings, the candidate can work remotely.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Great Oak Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 520392
Great Oak Multi Academy Trust aims to create a group of Church of England primary schools connected by a common commitment to learn from each other by sharing good practice and experiences, as well as supporting each other across the Academy community. Our purpose is to work as a team to develop collaboration to ensure every child within the Great Oak Multi Academy Trust has the best possible educational experiences
School Details
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 186 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Great Oak Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.
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