School Clerk- Unity Education Trust – 6 meetings per annum (half termly)

Minimum of 40 hours across the academic year

Grade F, Point 12 to Point 17 - £13.69ph - £14.91ph

Are you interested in supporting schools and governing bodies in delivering a good education for every Norfolk learner? Do you have excellent administration skills and the ability to communicate clearly? Would you like a job where you can work flexibly across the day?

If you can answer yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting clerk to schools within Unity Education Trust.  Hours will be varied throughout the day and could include some early evening work.  A minimum of 40 hours across the academic year, 6 meetings per annum.

You will provide high quality advice and support and clerking services to schools within UET to support their Academy Stakeholder Committees.

Ideally you will:
• Have excellent literacy, listening and communication skills
• Be highly organised and have effective time management skills
• Be IT literate and fully competent in producing word documents and email
• The confidence to give procedural advice when needed
• Be available to work during the day and early evening
• Experience of taking comprehensive minutes

A West Norfolk location would be desirable due to the proximity of the schools in our trust that you would be required to visit.

Previous experience as an administrator would be desirable although training will be provided. For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact: Head of Services asneddon@unityeducationtrust.uk  

Applications will be shortlisted weekly and successful applicants will be invited for interview on the next available interview date.

How to apply

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.