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The job role will be on a flexible basis working minimum 7 hours to 21 hours per week, term time only (38 working weeks). Occasionally there may be additional hours for Panel Hearings when required and agreed.
South Essex Academy Trust currently have a vacancy for a part time Clerk to support our Board of Trustees/Directors and Members in their strategic management and development of the Trust.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to provide professional clerking services and also deliver advice to the Trustees and Members on governance, constitutional and procedural matters and provide effective administrative support.
The Clerk to Trustees and Members will attend the Trustee or Director meetings (minimum 15 per year) which are conveniently scheduled in the main during the day, mostly in Hadleigh, Essex. From time to time there may be additional meetings such as Complaint or Exclusion Panels, usually held in the relevant Academy.
For the right candidate there is an opportunity to engage in further subcontracted work with associated MATs (for additional remuneration) in addition to expanding this role for administrative services to the Trust Central Team.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A knowledge of multi academy trust and governance procedures and previous experience in a similar role is essential.
- Good administrative and organisational skills in minute taking, record keeping, information management and keeping various partners and Directors up to date.
- Excellent communication, listening, literacy and IT skills.
- Be able to work independently whilst at the same time forming effective relationships with our Board of Trustees, Members and school teams.
- Ability to organise their own time effectively and work to strict deadlines.
- Work on a flexible basis and be self-motivated.
- Can operate with integrity, confidentiality and impartiality.
- Able use your own initiative and develop your own knowledge of relevant educational and statutory information.
- Open to change and learning, including your own personal professional development.
What we can offer you:
- A growing Multi Academy Trust of four (soon to be five) primary academies with friendly and supportive staff who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.
- Our four Trust values of Collaboration, Challenge, Perseverance and Innovation drive everything we as a Trust Board and in all our academies.
- Our Trustees and Members are committed to professionalism and excellence in governance for both the Trust as a whole and for each academy which is currently provided by the Trustee Board.
- Recent innovations have been the development of the 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development to all staff.
- A dynamic and collaborative team of Leaders and a central team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
- Career opportunities
For further information about the Trust please go to http://www.seacademytrust.co.uk/
South Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.
We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.
Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.
Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.
If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!