About this Role We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust with a passion for ensuring that we provide the best education possible for all of our children. Our children are at the centre of everything we do. Since its conception, our Trust has grown from strength to strength. We constantly strive to further develop our Trust, with the next phase of our development proving to be as equally exciting and challenging as ever. Our staff are talented and passionate who believe in the mission of the Trust and all that we seek to achieve. We will continue to work together with the common purpose of collaboration to improve outcomes for all of our children. We currently have eleven schools within our Trust. The children range from the age of three months to 13-year-olds. Each school is unique and as a Trust, we learn from each and every school. They exist in different communities, in different contexts but are united by the mission, the values/personality and beliefs of the Trust and a focus upon our children. Our values are integrity, dedication, kindness, understanding, collaboration and innovation and we stand by these values. With our mission to create transformational educative opportunities. Our vision as a Trust is to support all our children and staff to raise aspirations for all. Come and see our schools and Trust in action and be part of our journey. Job Description and Person Specification The Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proficient minute taker to cover the trust schools in the South Staffordshire region (Stafford, Stone, Milwich). This post is specifically for the South Staffordshire region and currently offers 112 hrs (28 meetings) per year. Hours may increase based upon expansion of Trust. You will be required to attend meetings in person, but you may complete the remaining responsibilities remotely. This role will involve travel to schools within your allocated region across the Trust, therefore, a driving license and access to a vehicle is essential. Provide vital administrative support to our schools across Staffordshire Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual with great organisational and communication skills who has experience in meeting administration and minute taking? If so, and you're looking for a job with flexible, part time hours, then this could be an excellent role for you This is a rewarding and challenging role that will give you the opportunity to support governors across a range of schools to deliver the best outcomes for their pupils. You will administer and minute board meetings, which are mainly held in the evening. You must be able to work under your own initiative, manage deadlines and maintain accurate records. The ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality is essential. There is a requirement to travel to the school/s to which you are assigned to minute take their governance meetings. The ASP (Analyse School Performance) is not yet available. The IDSR (Inspection Data Summary Report) has been included. ASP is based on validated data, and the table-checking exercise will take place in October. You will be led and mentored by the Governance and Executive Support Officer of the Trust. Trust website: www.creativelrng.com Safeguarding The schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment process will assess the candidate’s suitability to work with children and therefore, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview Equal OpportunitiesThe Creative Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The Trust believes that all individuals are of equal value and is committed to equal opportunities for all. All people who work and study in the school have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, class, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation and religion or belief.