Clerk to Local Trust Committee

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking an enthusiastic Clerk to support the Local Trust Committee at Derby Cathedral School. This role requires attendance at meetings and effective agenda management, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that promotes educational excellence and personal development. Ideal for candidates committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Benefits include free onsite parking and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free Westfield Health employee assistance programme

Free annual flu jab

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual for the role.
• Ability to manage agenda and minute preparation efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Attend 6 meetings per year for preparation and follow-up.
• Support local trust committee in administrative functions.

Job description

Job outline

Location: Derby Cathedral School

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: NJC Points 7 – 11,Delegate hourly rate £13.69 rising to £14.58 (FTE £26,403.00 – £28,142.00, pro rata for part‑time role)

Hours per week: Attendance at 6 meetings per year and associated agenda and minute preparation. Approximate commitment will be 12 tiltper month across the whole school year.

Weeks per year: 52

Start Date: As soon as possible following pre‑employment checks

Age Range: KS3, KS4 and KS5

NOR: 1260

Clerk to Local Trust Committee: A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Clerk to join Derby Cathedral School as it continues to grow in numbers and success. The school opened in September 2018, established by the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and Derby Cathedral to meet the need for additional high‑quality secondary places in Derby. Currently over‑subscribed for every year group, the school has 1260 students across Years 7 to 13 following the opening of its brand new sixth form provision in September 2023. The state‑of‑the‑art building, opened in September 2021, is located close to the city centre and serves as a platform for high levels of personal development, well títulos and achievement.

Location: Close to the beautiful Peak District National Park, Derby is just 15 minutes from the M1 junction 24 and accessible via the A6, A50, A38 and A52. The brand‑new site within the City Centre animate ample parking and a modern working environment.

• Free on‑site parking
• Free Westfield Health employee assistance programme
• Free annual flu jab
• Free on‑site gym

Application information

To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the attached application form and submit via email to [e-mail].

Start Date: As soonlements possible following completion of pre‑employment checks

Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026, 12 noon

Interviews scheduled for the week>$9.2 February 2026

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting. Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

Recruitment Pack: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DCS_Support_Staff_Clerk_to-the-Local-Trust-Committee-Jan-2026.pdf

Support Staff Application Form: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-contentдарды/uploads/2025/08/DDAT-SUPPORT-STAFF-Application-Form-May-2025.docx

Monitoring Form: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/assets/2024/07/Monitoring-Form-Sept-2023-1.docx

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre‑employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).