Little Thinkers Non-Executive Director

3 weeks ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Thinking Schools Academy Trust Full time

About The Role

Join Us as a Non-Executive Director: Lighting up Learning

Do you have an interest in a role that combines challenge, impact, and strategic direction to make a difference to children in their informative years? If you have the desire to make a difference, we can give the training and support to enable you to fulfill this role.

The most important attributes we are looking for in a Non-Executive Director are dedication, the time to fulfill the role, an openness to learning new things, and, most importantly, a belief in our desire to Light up Learning.

As a Non-Executive Director you will:

  1. Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your perspective to inform conversations about the provisions for our pre-school children.
  2. Community Contribution: Give back to the local community by actively supporting the development of the provisions. Your commitment will directly impact the children, staff, and families we work with.
  3. Support and Challenge: Support the nurseries' growth while constructively challenging it to improve.
  4. Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you'll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It's a chance to grow both personally and professionally.
  5. Diverse Perspectives: We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making, ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone.

Other Reasons to Consider Being a Non-Executive Director:

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

About Us

Little Thinkers is a subsidiary nursery provision of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South, and South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances, and we support and develop every member of our community to:

  • Think about their Thinking
  • Be their Best self
  • Shape their Success

In this way, we transform life chances.

To learn more about our Trust click here.

Next Steps

If you have the relevant skills and experience, and are interested in this exciting position, we encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

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 recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.

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