Clerk to Local Governing Boards (Cavendish Education Trust)

Hours of work: 6

Working pattern: Part-time

(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 08 June 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Cavendish Education Trust

Eldon Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://cavendish.cet.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

CLERK TO LOCAL GOVERNING BOARDS

6 Hours per week

(Hours are on an annualised hours basis and are 270 hours a year.

Total yearly paid hours are 311 which includes holiday pay)

Single Status Grade 7, Points 18-19 (Salary £28,720 - £29,398 pro rata)

Actual Salary £4,636 - £4,746

Permanent

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: 9am Monday 8 June 2026

Interview date: Monday 15 June 2026

The Governors of Cavendish Education Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, confident and organised individual to be our Clerk to our Local Governing Boards.

Supporting the two Trust’s Local Governing Boards (Cavendish School & Stafford/Roselands schools) this is a vital role which is critical to the effectiveness of our Governing Bodies in fulfilling its core strategic functions. You will take responsibility for providing independent advice, guidance and support to the Governing Boards on a range of matters relating to governance, constitutional and procedural matters.

The Local Governing Boards report to the Trust’s Trustee Board which is separately clerked. You will provide administrative support to both Governing Boards and will work closely with the Chair of Governors on both Governing Boards to make meeting arrangements, produce accurate minutes and advise the Governing Boards.

The role will enable the person to work flexibly and you must be highly organised to work for the Local Governing Boards. Meetings may require late afternoon/evening attendance at School and all meetings are scheduled in advance, with reasonable notice provided. The hours need to be flexibly used across the year as clearly there will be busier periods eg when leading up to meetings, than other times throughout the year.

You must;

• have excellent experience of minute-taking and be highly organised will excellent attention to detail;

• have excellent communication skills and be able to manage your own time, balance a variety of responsibilities and prioritise tasks.

• have good ICT skills (IT equipment will be provided);

• Previous clerking experience is desirable but not essential as training and support will be provided. You must however have the skills to effectively manage information in accordance with legal requirements

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is very organised and an excellent communicator to join our team.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email [email protected]

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.