Leigh Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated individual to guide our esteemed educational institution, undertaking the pivotal role of Chair of Governors for the Longfield & Wilmington Community Board. As Chair, you ll spearhead the local governance of three academies: Wilmington Academy, Longfield Academy and Leigh Academy Hartley. You will play a crucial role in shaping the educational trajectory for young minds. Situated in the Longfield & Wilmington community, the academies serve as a beacon of educational excellence. All three academies pride themselves on fostering a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally, preparing them for future success. Our academies are shaping the future of our community by providing quality education and opportunities for growth. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency in management Strong aptitude for team-building Profound commitment to youth development Unwavering dedication to educational excellence Firm ties to the local community Benefits of the Role: Cultivate strategic leadership capabilities Collaborate with a talented governance team Witness the tangible impact of your efforts Fulfilment in nurturing student potential If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Helaina English, Governance Professional via email at helaina.english@latrust.org.uk Ready to embark on this impactful journey? Submit your application today. Being part of Leigh Academies Trust As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be Outstanding which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three clusters of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation. Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one. Our commitment to safeguarding : Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Our commitment to equality and diversity : As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds. Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.