Clerk to Local Academy Council

St Joan; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A local academy is seeking a Clerk to the Local Academy Council in Rickmansworth, offering part-time hours at £2,165 per annum. The role involves providing administrative support and advising on governance matters. Successful candidates will need strong attention to detail and good communication skills, with flexibility for meeting times. Previous experience in an educational or governance role is preferred, but full training will be provided. This role is part of a developing team focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational or governance role is an advantage, though full training will be provided.
• Must deal with sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the LAC.
• Advise on governance, constitutional, and procedural matters.
• Assist in managing meetings, which may occur outside of school hours.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Good written communication skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job description

* Clerk to Local Academy CouncilFast Apply# Clerk to Local Academy CouncilEmployerLocation: Rickmansworth, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £2,165 per annumPosted: 13th January 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 23rd February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1529158Job Reference: STJOA -CLERK TO LACStart Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529158* Share :All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Clerk to the Local Academy Council (LAC) at St Joan of Arc Catholic School in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, on a term-time only contract of approx. 2.5 hours per week (95 hours per annum).The Clerk provides effective administrative support to the LAC, advising on governance, constitutional and procedural matters, duties and powers. As meetings can be held outside of school hours, flexibility will be required.It is essential for the successful candidate to have strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deal with sensitive information with the utmost discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.The position offers the benefit of working within a developing Trust team including opportunities for professional development.Previous experience in an educational or governance role is an advantage, however full training will be given.If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please contact Christina Reffold, Director of Governance & Compliance.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.### St Joan of Arc Catholic SchoolPart of### All Saints Catholic Academy Trust