Trust Governance Clerk

Pontefract Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a Governance Clerk(s) to deliver a high-quality clerking service across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join our governance team and work flexibly around a calendar of scheduled meetings.

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight (soon to be nine) schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.

This role will enable you to gain a unique insight into how schools are run, and how governance drives school improvement.

A flexible approach to working is essential. Much of the work can be undertaken from home, but regular attendance at each school for the meetings is essential. Each of our school committees have four meetings per year, which take place between 5.30pm and 7pm pm on different days of the week. Meeting dates are set one year in advance. We anticipate that each meeting commitment, including preparation and follow up, will be around 10 hours.

Previous governance experience would be beneficial but is not essential, however previous experience of minute taking is essential.

This position is casual, and as such, there is no mutuality of obligation between you and the Trust regarding the provision and acceptance of work. Full training will be provided, as well as access to support and guidance from the Trust Head of Governance to support you in fulfilling the expectations of the role.

To arrange an informal conversation with the Trust Head of Governance, Kerry Grinsill-Clinton, please contact .

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should sufficient applications be received.