This is an exciting time to join the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) which opened on 1 March 2022 as one of the first Catholic multi-academy Trust’s in Clifton Diocese.
The DCET currently oversees six primary schools based in Somerset and North Somerset with a combined total of circa 1200 pupils, 200 staff and £5m budget. However, the Bishop’s ambitious growth plan means it is expected to expand quickly over the next few years to over 20 mixed phase schools.
The Trust seeks to appoint a qualified accountant as a permanent full-time postholder with rights to work in the UK as soon as possible. You do NOT have to be a Catholic to apply but would be expected to uphold its ethos. There is some flexibility for the right person to start initially on a 0.8 or nine-day fortnight basis rising to full-time to meet business demand and Trust growth.
In addition to being a qualified accountant, you will have a proven track record as a finance and operations/business leader within a growing and complex organisation operating on multiple sites. The DCET CFO will have delegated leadership responsibility for all finance and non-teaching operations of the charitable company and ensuring public funds are well spent in delivering the Trust’s vision, ethos and strategy in the best interests of all pupils.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: £55 - 75k negotiable depending on experience
Base: At a Trust location with travel to schools and flexible working from home as per Trust policy
Helen Taylor, CEO has written a letter for applicants: Letter to CFO Applicants (PDF) Please see the recruitment pack for more information: Download Recruitment Pack (PDF)
Stage 1 - In the first instance, if you are interested and are suitably qualified and experienced with rights to work in the UK, please share your up-to-date CV and contact details with the CEO. Please also advise if you would like an informal conversation before moving to the next stage. The CEO can be contacted via HTaylor@theDcet.com
Stage 2 – to apply formally and comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policy all applicants will need to complete a CES model application for Support Staff and email it to the CEO via HTaylor@theDcet.com Application Form (PDF)
The Trust Board seeks to appoint a Trust Governance Lead, on a 0.4 permanent, part-time basis from 1 September 2022 initially but expansion could result in increased hours over time. You will be responsible for leading the provision of independent and authoritative expert governance advice, guidance and company secretarial support to the Members, Trust Board and its committees, executive and senior leaders and the Central Clerk Team. This is to enable the delivery of highly effective and ethical governance in line with the Trust’s vision, ethos, strategy, and policies to serve the best interests of all pupils.
What We Can Offer You
Please see the recruitment pack for more information: Download Recruitment Pack (PDF)
Salary: NJC Scale Points 35 - 40 (£39,571 -£44,624) pro rata
Base: At a Trust location with travel to schools and flexible working from home as per Trust policy.
Stage 1 - In the first instance, if you are interested and are suitably qualified and experienced with rights to work in the UK, please share your up-to-date CV and contact details with the CEO. Please also advise if you would like an informal conversation before moving to the next stage. The CEO can be contacted via HTaylor@theDcet.com
Stage 2 – to apply formally and comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policy all applicants will need to complete a CES model application for Support Staff and email it to the CEO via HTaylor@theDcet.com
The Trust Board seeks a diverse range of executive level skills, knowledge and experience to oversee delivery of its vision, strategy and Catholic ethos for the benefit of all pupils and communities served , as well as enable compliance with its statutory duties as a charitable company accountable to the Department for Education (the regulator of academies). The term of office is four years and, on average the time commitment is 1 - 2 days per month.
This is a hugely valued and rewarding role but is done on an unpaid volunteer basis, although out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed. N.B. All appointments will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate and Section 128 clearance.
welcome_letter_from_trust_board_chair.pdf
dcet_director_role_description_and_person_specification_may_22.pdf
If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact either the Trust Governance Lead via CEmery@theDcet.com and/or Bill McEntee, Diocesan Governance Officer via: Bill.McEntee@cliftondiocese.com or 0117 902 5599.
To apply, please complete (fully do NOT refer to a CV) all four of the following forms via the Clifton Diocese website:
Nomination form: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-5
Eligibility Declaration: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-6
CES Skills Audit: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-7
DBS Self Declaration: https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-4
The Diocesan privacy notice can be found via its website: Privacy Notice | Clifton Diocese
The Trust is looking to recruit more governors who offer a mix different skills, experience, and local knowledge to work strategically and ensure the responsibility delegated to each LGC is delivered effectively for the benefit of local children. You do NOT need to have previous governor experience, induction and ongoing training will be provided. The time commitment, on average, equates to 1-2 days per month to include formal meeting preparation and attendance, ongoing professional development, staff recruitment, engagement with stakeholders including accompanied visits to get to know the school, its staff and pupils.
This is a hugely valued and rewarding role but is done on an unpaid volunteer basis, although out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed. N.B. All appointments will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate and Section 128 clearance.
welcome_letter_to_governors_from_trust_board_chair_may_2022.pdf
dcet_terms_of_reference_for_lgcs_updated_110422.pdf
dcet_ces_model_governors_code_of_conduct_for_lgc_governors.pdf
How to Apply
If you’d like to find out more before applying or are a potential parent governor, please email the Trust’s Interim Trust Governance Lead: CEmery@theDCET.com
If you are a potential foundation governor please contact the Diocesan Governance Officer via email: Bill.McEntee@cliftondiocese.com or telephone 0117 902 5599 or visit the Clifton Diocese website via: Leadership & Governance | Clifton Diocese Schools and Colleges
The Trust seeks to recruit an additional Trust Clerk to provide governance professional support to an agreed number of designated Local Governing Committee(s) (LGC) depending on capacity. Each LGC meets six times per year. More details about the post and the LGC Terms of Reference can be found below.
DCET Clerk Rcruitment Pack July22.pdf
DCET Terms of Reference for LGCs updated 110422.pdf
How to Apply
If you’d like to find out more before applying, please email the Trust’s Interim Trust Governance Lead: CEmery@theDCET.com
To apply, applicants should complete a CES model application for Support Staff in full, including the supporting statement, and submit to: HTaylor@theDcet.com
Application Form for Support Staff-3.docx
