Casual Clerk to Academy Council

**Job Title**:Casual Clerk to Academy Council

**Hourly Rate**: £13.45

**Full Time Equivalent Salary**: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B). Based on 37 hours per week.

**Contract Type**: Casual basis 

**Start**: As soon as possible

**Your opportunity to support governance and make a difference in education**:
We are seeking a **Casual**Clerk to the Academy Council to provide vital administrative and organisational support to our Academy Councils across our federation on a flexible, as-needed basis. This is a casual role, ideal for someone looking to contribute their skills in a part-time capacity, with work scheduled around council meeting dates. This flexible role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, professional, and passionate about supporting governance in education.

As a **Casual**Clerk, you’ll play an important role in helping meetings run smoothly, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting council members in fulfilling their responsibilities. You’ll work closely with Principals, Chairs of Academy Councils, and the wider governance team to uphold high standards and contribute to the effective running of our academies.

**About you**:
You will have:

- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience in preparing agendas, taking minutes, and managing documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital tools to produce accurate and professional documents.
- Discretion and reliability, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and in line with data protection legislation.
- A flexible and proactive approach, able to manage deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
- Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including parents, council members, and academy staff.
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and equity in education.
- Knowledge of governance procedures and legislation (desirable), or a willingness to learn through training and support.

**Why work as a Casual Clerk to our CLF Academy Councils?**

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our governance support network, helping ensure our Academy Councils run smoothly and effectively. You’ll work flexibly across our trust, supporting meetings, maintaining accurate records, and enabling council members to focus on their strategic responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the wider educational mission of the Cabot Learning Federation, while developing your skills in governance, administration, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be supported by a collaborative governance team and have access to training and development to grow your knowledge of governance legislation and procedures.

**Why work at CLF?**

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

**What we can offer you**:

- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more

**Recruitment timeline**:

- Shortlisting: 07 October 2025
- Interviews: 14 October 2025

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Work Location: In person