Clerk to the Academy Councils - Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary School

Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, flexible individual with great organisational skills and proven administrative experience to support our Academy Councils.  The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient clerking, administrative support and record keeping to each of the Academy Councils. 

Previous experience would be a distinct advantage, but full training could be provided for the right candidate. An interest in education and passion for continual improvement is essential.

Duties will include:

• Providing advice on all governance, constitutional and procedural matters 

• Ensuring the Academy Councils are properly constituted and compliant with statutory requirements

The Clerk is accountable to the CMAT Governance Leaders, Academy Council Chairs and Principals of those schools in which the Clerk is working.

This is an exciting time to be joining these schools.  Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary School are part of the successful Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust, a group of primary, secondary and special schools.  Many of the schools in the trust are growing and there is a need to develop capacity, expertise and excellence in our staff body.

Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary School, like CMAT, are also driven by our ability to adapt to the changing educational landscape led by determined staff who bring our community alive with their enthusiastic personalities, unshakeable work ethic and their commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for our children. What makes Lantern Community Primary School and Downham Feoffees Primary School, and the Trust different is that we know how to nurture and bring out the very best in our talented staff.

What we can offer you:

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion

• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals

• a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported

• motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff

How to apply

Should you wish to join us, please complete the application form and submit a supporting statement.  We would highly recommend a visit to the school.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.  Early applications are encouraged.

Please contact Magdalena Syposz to make an appointment on 01223491603.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 9th December 2021.

Interview date w/c 13th December 2021 (Face-to-face meetings preferred, subject to local restrictions).

The postholder has an implicit duty to promote the welfare and safeguarding of all children and young people.  The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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