Governance Clerk

**The David Ross Education Trust is seeking to appoint a Governance Clerk(s) to deliver high quality clerking services across our academies based in Lincolnshire.**

**_ About the role_**

This role will enable you to gain unique insights into how schools are run at a very high strategic level, and how governance drives school improvement. You will be instrumental in making a difference, supporting strong governance of schools which will lead to changing the life chances of every child in our community and beyond. This is particularly relevant for those from the most disadvantaged starting points and those whose progress is stalled by challenging barriers, whatever they might be.

The positions available are casual. Although there will be no mutuality of obligation between yourself and the Trust regarding the provision and acceptance of work, for continuity, you will be assigned to a school and will Clerk up to 6 meetings per year for them. A calendar of meetings is published in advance and is available on request however Academy Scrutiny Committee meetings are typically scheduled at the end of the school day - and are term time only.

A number of our schools require a Clerk including Humberston Academy (Grimsby), King Edward VI Academy (Spilsby), Thomas Middlecott Academy (Kirton, Boston) and Barnes Wallis Academy (Tattershall, Woodhall Spa).

**_ Salary & Benefits_**
- NJC26 £34,834 FTE (£18.06 per hour plus £2.17 per hour holiday pay accrual)
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

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About The David Ross Education Trust_**

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

**The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.**

All pre-employment checks are in line with \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\" statutory guidance.