School Appeal Clerk

inploi; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking a School Appeal Clerk to attend appeal hearings and ensure the accurate recording of proceedings. Responsibilities include preparing decision letters and advising Panel members. A strong understanding of school appeals practice and prior experience in clerking is required. The role offers hybrid working in a supportive environment and aims to foster personal and professional development. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to produce accurate records of proceedings of the appeal hearings.
• Possess good knowledge of school appeals practice.
• Experience in clerking meetings or minute/note taking.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings which normally last a full day.
• Prepare decision letters and correspondence to schools and parents.
• Advise Panel members and take minutes during hearings.

Skills

Accurate record keeping

Knowledge of school appeals practice

Experience in clerking meetings

Minute/note taking

Confidentiality

Job description

Location Hybrid/ Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road Manchester, M32 0TH

Salary range Sessional rate per day of appeals Band 8

Working Pattern Sessional

Working hours Various

Contract type 2 years Fixed Term

Temporary End Date 31/01/28with possible extension

Application deadline 18th of January 2026

Interview type In person /Teams

About the Role

We are looking for a School Appeal Clerk required to attend hearings. Sessions normally last a full day during which around 8 cases will be heard and in some instances you may be required, subject to availability, to attend multi day hearings.

The role will include preparation before meetings, advising Panel members and taking minutes during hearings. After meetings, you will be required to prepare decision letters and correspondence to schools and parents. This will be undertaken at home and therefore access to a computer and the internet is essential.

About you

You must be able to produce accurate records of proceedings of the appeal hearings, possess a good knowledge of school appeals practice, have experience of clerking meetings or minute/note taking and maintain confidentially.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Additional Information

An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.

Contact Details

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About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

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Supporting Documents

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