AGB Governor

TSAT; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a dedicated individual to join as a School Governor. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and shape educational experiences for young people. Ideal candidates should be committed to making a difference and willing to learn. Responsibilities include contributing to decision-making and supporting the school's growth. This is a fulfilling full-time position that promises personal and professional development.

Benefits

Sense of Fulfilment

Professional Networking

Qualifications

• Dedicated individuals who can commit time and effort to the role.
• Open to learning and developing new skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape educational conversations and contribute insights.
• Participate actively in the school's development.
• Drive positive change within the school.

Skills

Board-Level Skills

Community Engagement

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Join Us as a School Governor : Transform Lives and Shape Futures!

Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge impact and community engagement As a school governor youll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community.

As a governor you will :

• Make a Real Difference : Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being.
• Board-Level Skills Development : Step into a board-level environment where youll hone your leadership decision-making and strategic thinking skills. Its a chance to grow both personally and professionally.
• Community Contribution : Give back to your local community by actively participating in the schools development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils staff and families.
• Support and Challenge : Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the schools growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters!
• Diverse Perspectives : We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone.

Governing Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. Whilst it is advantageous experience in education is not a necessity as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Governor who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role is open to learning new things and most importantly believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our schools.

Other Reasons to Consider Being a Governor

• Rewarding Experience : Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand.
• Professional Growth : Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons.
• Community Integration : Become an integral part of the wider community fostering connections that go beyond the school gates.

As a Governor you can work with school leaders to make positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and Schools have to offer.

About You

About Us

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools building upon our established ethos and values.

Maritime Academy is a brand-new secondary school serving the community of Medway which opened in September 2022 and has moved to their brand new premises in September 2024.

The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment where excellence is a habit. It exudes a strong sense of community. Ofsted 2025

Click here to learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Thats why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Next Steps

If you are interested in supporting our school benefitting from a supportive network of governors across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Kerry Masters Office Manager via email at emailprotected

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please email emailprotected

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1