Clerk

Please note the employer for this position is The Epworth Education Trust, not Wigan Council

Epworth Education Trust

Westleigh Lane

Leigh

WN7 5NJ

Central Office in Leigh, travelling to several schools within the Trust, based across the Northwest

Salary: Grade 4, £5,311 - £5,582 per annum. £12.18 - £12.80 per hour

10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

Our Clerking opportunity is a hybrid part time role of day, evening, office and homeworking. Providing opportunities to meet and work with a variety of dynamic people from various backgrounds, all working to ensure that our family of schools and the children within them are the best that they can be.

We are a resourceful and growing Trust currently covering 6 schools across the North West and soon to become 11!  If you are an efficient and enthusiastic administrator with excellent interpersonal skills, this is exciting time of growth could be just what you are looking for.

Epworth Trust strive not only to provide the highest quality of education, but also help our pupils become happy, successful and well-rounded individuals. We want them to have the best start in life and we are here to help them to acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and ambition to prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Main Duties:

Supporting and advising dedicated teams of Governors and School staff you will have the opportunity to  positively influence their progress, bringing energy and creativity whilst working in this highly rewarding role in a supportive environment.

The attached Job Description covers all aspects of the role including preparation of agendas and Governor papers, correspondence and training. Travelling to different schools at various times of the day, organising meetings both in person and virtually. You’re always learning new things and no two days are alike.

In return our Trust offers you:

• A generous employer contribution towards LGPS pension
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• A strong and supportive Trust Central Team
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Wellbeing Package
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to training opportunities and professional development

Application packs are downloadable or available by email from hr@epworthtrust.org.uk

There is no facility to apply online.

All application forms should be returned by email to the school with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size 12.

The Epworth Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form

Job Description and Person Specification

Recruitment Monitoring Form

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If you require any further information, please contact the school at 01942 777706 or email hr@epworthtrust.org.uk  Follow our school on Twitter: @EpworthTrust

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 20th May 2024

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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