Creative Education Trust
Governance Professional (Clerk)
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Governance Professional (Clerk to the Academy Council)
Job Overview
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our students? We’re looking for a Governance Professional (Clerk) to help our school councils run smoothly and stay organised. In this Governance role, you’ll support important meetings and help ensure decisions are well-informed and clearly recorded. It’s an important role that helps school leaders make good decisions and create great places to learn.
Location: Remote with travel to designated schools in Stoke-on-Trent and Rugeley and occasional travel to other destinations as required (Travel cost will be reimbursed)
Salary: Up to £30,864 FTE (up to £16,745.19 actual)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part time, 22.2 hours a week across 3 days (Term time plus 2 weeks, total 41 weeks)
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at Thistley Hough Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
About You
As a Governance Professional (Clerk) at Creative Education Trust, you’ll use your great organisation skills and eye for detail to help our school councils work well. You’ll play an important part in making sure everything runs smoothly and decisions are properly supported.
Our ideal candidate would:
- Administration Experience: Have worked in admin roles before, ideally in schools or governance, and be confident managing important documents and records.
- Clear Communication: Be able to explain things simply, give helpful advice, and support councils in making good decisions.
- Governance Understanding: Know the rules and systems school councils need to follow and help make sure everything is done properly and on time.
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About the Governance Team from the Head of Governance (Holly Crofts)
Joining the Governance Team at Creative Education Trust means being part of something deeply impactful. We’re at the heart of ensuring our schools are well-governed, compliant, and supported to deliver the best outcomes for students. It’s a role where your work genuinely matters - shaping decisions, enabling leadership, and upholding the values of Ambition, Opportunity, and Equity across the Trust.
It’s incredibly rewarding to know that what we do behind the scenes helps schools run smoothly and empowers communities. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about education, governance offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
About Creative Education Trust
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
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Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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