Canon Slade School 

Clerk to the Canon Slade Trustees

Grade D SCP 6 – 11 (£25,183 - £27,269)

Actual Salary £4,371.12 - £4,733.20

 7.5 hours per week

Term Time plus 5 days

Permanent Contract

Required ASAP

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people?

If so, Canon Slade School would love to hear from you!

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

Main Duties:

• Provide clerical and organisational support to the Chair and other members of the Canon Slade Trust, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times. Liaise with other bodies such as the school, HMRC, Charities Commission and the auditors.
• To provide advice and guidance to the Canon Slade Trust on governance, constitutional and procedural matters. Has experience of financial administration/clerking or secretarial duties.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role

In return we can offer:

• A supportive and encouraging staff team
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Fantastic facilities

Application information:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link;.

Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.



Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 @ 9.00am

Interviews: TBC