About this role
Trust Clerk - The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust
Salary Range: Grade 13 SCP 6 to 11. Actual salary for part-time, term-time working £3,917-£4,106
Hours: 6.47 hours per week, Term time only, Permanent
Please note: 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, 1 per school per term.
Behind every effective governing committee is a skilled and organised Clerk - someone who keeps governance running smoothly, ensures statutory requirements are met, and enables governors to focus on supporting and challenging schools to deliver the very best outcomes for children. The Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of governance, accountability and compliance across our Trust.
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust is a caring, ambitious and growing family of schools, where children and colleagues are supported to flourish. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we work collaboratively to create environments where every child can thrive and reach their potential.
We are seeking a professional, organised and detail-focused Trust Clerk to support our Local Governing Committees at three of our schools (Christ The King Catholic Primary School in Amesbury, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Bridgwater, St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Radstock),
We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlinesDemonstrates strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate and concise documentationHas good ICT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint and digital record-keeping systemsPossesses strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and compliance requirementsActs with integrity, discretion and confidentiality, maintaining an impartial and professional approachHolds GCSE English Language (or equivalent) and has relevant experience in clerking, governance administration, executive support or a similar role
At DCET, you will find:
A welcoming, supportive and collaborative teamA Trust where values, wellbeing and professional trust matterOpportunities for training, development and growth within governance and educationA growing organisation with ambition and a strong sense of purposeThe opportunity to work closely with governors and school leaders, helping to shape and strengthen school improvementThe chance to make a meaningful difference by supporting effective governance across our schools
The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust is proud to be a growing family of schools across the South West, offering opportunities to collaborate, learn and develop within a supportive network.
If you are looking for a role with purpose - where your organisational skills, professionalism and attention to detail help support excellent governance and ultimately improve outcomes for children and young people - we would be delighted to hear from you.
To find out more, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: 9am, Monday 9th November 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please note applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we may close the role early.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.