Our Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated Appointed School Governor to join our supportive and collaborative team. We are seeking someone with professional experience, gained in any sector, who is passionate about the role that education can play in changing the lives of young people.
Our governors come from a range of backgrounds and work closely with the school leadership team. They are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, policies, and overall performance of our school.
The most important qualities for any governor are a commitment to the welfare and achievement of the children, a desire to make a positive contribution to the school, common sense, and a willingness to commit time to the role.
Role Specification
Heybridge Primary School is part of TKAT, a Multi‑Academy Trust. The Trust is a charity, and its Board of Trustees must ensure that it complies with its charitable objectives, which relate to the provision of education in its schools. As such, it is the Trust Board that is accountable for the performance of the Academies in the Trust, and in turn, it is held to account by the Department for Education.
The Trust has appointed committees for each of its Academies – known as Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). The LGB’s responsibilities are set out in the TKAT scheme of delegation (https://tkat.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/TKAT-Scheme-of-Delegation-2021-FINAL.pdf?t=1629291923?ts=1630401213).
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities
* Represent the Academy’s local community and stakeholders, ensuring that the Academy’s policies and practice meet the community’s needs.
* Ensure that the Academy’s long‑term vision reflects the needs of its community beyond current post‑holders, and is in line with TKAT’s vision and values.
* Support Directors of Education to improve Academy outcomes.
* Support the Headteacher to ensure staffing is efficient and effective.
* Attend normally six governing body meetings per year, and occasional short meetings for the pay committee. Attendance at in‑person meetings is expected, although some meetings may be virtual.
Benefits for Governors
* A comprehensive induction programme.
* Excellent ongoing governor and education CPD, and opportunities to network with other schools and governors across the Trust.
* A friendly and supportive environment, with a commitment to a work/volunteer/life balance.
* Access to Trust resources and materials to support governance.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
About Heybridge Primary School
Heybridge Primary School currently has 405 pupils ranging from 4–11 years. It has a bright modern building, well equipped, and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community.
To learn more, visit our website: http://www.heybridge-tkat.org/.
Application Process
AS THIS IS A VOLUNTARY POSITION, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE OUR FULL APPLICATION FORM.
To apply, arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01621 854082 or email governance@tkat.org.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible Working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their careers and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work‑life balance.
Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments, and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Access to Interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT – if you are selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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