Clerk to the Trust fixed term Maternity Cover- Start on 13th April 26

Clerks to the Trust (Maternity Cover, to start on Monday 13^th April 2026)

 Term Time only, Full-time or Part-time (28-35 hours per week), Grade 6-7

At Grade 6: £25,895 (28hours per week)- £32,369 (35 hours per week)

At Grade 7: £27,882 (28hours per week)- £34,852 (35 hours per week))

 Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22^nd February 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26^th February 2026

 We are looking to appoint a Clerk (Full time or Part-time) to cover maternity leave within our clerking team.  

The team, managed by the Operations Manager, delivers a clerking service for the Board of Directors of the Twyford Church of England Trust, and the Governing Bodies of Twyford CofE High School (Acton), William Perkin CofE High School (Greenford), Ada Lovelace CofE High School (Ealing) and Ealing Fields CofE High School (Ealing). 

The role would suit someone who is already a Clerk or someone who is good at speed typing and typing minutes in a non-education setting.

 Tasks include preparation of paperwork for, and taking minutes at, Governing Body or sub-committee meetings (all are evening meetings), and support for Admissions Appeals and Exclusions processes.  It is essential that the new post-holder has a typing speed of 50 wpm and has had secretarial experience.  It is also desirable that she/he has experience of clerking committees, however other relevant experience will be considered.   Applicants should have well developed administrative skills, initiative and personal efficiency.  Training in specific school procedures will be given.  The new post-holder must be able to work professionally under pressure to meet deadlines and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the Trust. 

The new post-holder should be able to work flexible hours as the role involves attending evening meetings. The team cover approximately 12 meetings per year at each of the Trust schools. These are always held in term time and are normally on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening; there could be more than one evening meeting a week.

The role is based within the Trust Operations team at Twyford CofE High School though there is a requirement to work at all Trust schools, including for evening meetings.

For more information about this role, please see the Job Description on our recruitment site https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Successful Candidates will be:

Proactive, approachable, calm and professional.  S/he will have excellent communication skills and a high level of personal organisation.  The post-holder will need to flexible in their approach to working hours and have commitment to the values and ethos of the Trust.

 We offer:

• Excellent working relationships at all levels
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

 The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.  The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.