Clerk to the Academy Councils - The Ferrers School and Lincroft Academy

The Ferrers School and Lincroft Academy are seeking to appoint a dynamic, flexible individual with great organisational skills and proven administrative experience to support our Academy Councils, which provide local governance. The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient clerking, administrative support and record keeping to each of the Academy Councils. 

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

Duties will include:  

• Clerking 6 committee meetings per school per year, including drafting agendas. minuting the meetings and ensuring follow-up   
• Providing advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters   
• Ensuring the Academy Councils are properly constituted and compliant with statutory requirements  
• Providing administrative support to the Academy Council  
• Supporting volunteers in governance roles 

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

The Ferrers School and Lincroft Academy are part of the successful Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust, a group of primary, secondary and special schools.  CMAT is  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. How to apply

Should you wish to join us, please complete the application form and submit a supporting statement. 

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 

Please contact Magda Syposz  on 01223491603 for an informal chat about the role.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th January 2022.

We reserve the right to close applications early, upon identification of a suitable applicant.

Interview date 27th and 28th January 2022.

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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