Assistant Trust Clerk

Assistant Trust Clerk

Required to start: As soon as possible. Fixed term until 31 July 2027 (or sooner if post holder returns)

Hours: 29.2 hours per week, Term-time only

Salary: Grade 2 point 3-8. Actual pay £18,116 - £19,598 per annum (pro rata of FTE £25,614 - £27,709 per annum)

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Summit Learning Trust is seeking an Assistant Trust Clerk to assist with administration of governance committee meetings across multiple academies. The Assistant Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of governance, accountability and compliance across our Trust and enables governors to focus on supporting and challenging schools to deliver the very best outcomes for learners.

This is a hybrid-working position with some travel to Trust schools. Hours are flexible apart from set meeting dates which will be in the evening.

Key Responsibilities

The main purpose of a deputy trust clerk is to assist the primary clerk in fulfilling all aspects of the statutory and constitutional duties of the trust board. This includes:

Providing support and deputising for the clerk during periods of absence.

Helping to ensure that the board of trustees operates in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Supporting the efficient running of board and committee meetings.

About You

Previous experience of clerking and note taking

Existing qualification relative to Clerking

Excellent IT Skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexible approach to working hours and an ability to attend evening meetings

Valid UK driving licence, transportation and a willingness to travel to meetings

Why Join Summit Learning Trust? 

A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

Commitment to your professional development with high-quality CPD opportunities and career

progression.

Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and a wide range of employee benefits.

The chance to make a meaning impact on the lives of young people.

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Rebecca Hill, Executive Assistant at Rebecca.Hill@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.

The closing date is 4pm on Thursday 26 November 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 07 December 2026

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact hr.enquiries@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.