Academy Council Governance Professional (Clerk)

Location: Meetings can be clerked remotely, however, the successful candidate will be expected to attend one school meeting per year in person.

5 hours a week, 39 weeks per week

AET Schools is establishing brand new Academy Councils at each of its 57 schools from September 2022. We are a family of schools brought together by one common vision and a passionate belief that each and every child can lead a remarkable life. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools is given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. 

We require a Governance Professional to clerk Academy meetings for 5 schools in Hull. Hall Road Academy, Newington Academy, North Thoresby & Utterby Primary Academy, and The Green Way.

As a Governance Professional you will be required to :

  • Clerk termly meetings of the Academy Council
  • Provide effective administrative support to the Council
  • Ensuring the Council is properly constituted
  • Manage information effectively in accordance with legal requirements
  • Attend training and briefings with other Governance Professionals in the team
  • Each meeting is allocated 2 days including travel time, therefore 10 days a year. In addition you will need to be available for a few additional days to clerk exclusions & disciplinary panels, as well as possibly covering other Clerks. 

    The role and salary includes travel across the region for clerking duties and travel is included in the quoted rate. 

    It is essential that the Governance Professional has a good understanding of the AET model of governance as explained on the Academy Council section of the AET website. 

    The role is ideal for individuals with previous educational governance experience and an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to develop their career in an area that sits at the heart of the education sector.

    You will be joining the leading inclusive educational trust in the country – one where you have more opportunities to forge your own path, where your work is truly valued and where you will receive the recognition and rewards to motivate you to build on your achievements.