Chair of Governors

1 week ago

Longfield, Kent, United Kingdom LeighAcademiesTrust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated individual to guide our esteemed educational institutions with expertise. As Chair of Governors, you will spearhead the local governance of Longfield Academy and Hartley Primary Academy, and will play a crucial role in shaping the educational trajectory for young minds.

Situated in the Longfield community, the academies serve as beacons of educational excellence. Both Longfield Academy and Hartley Primary Academy 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic leadership capabilities to drive educational excellence
  • Cultivate a collaborative governance team to support the academies
  • Witness the tangible impact of your efforts on student development and academic achievement
  • Fulfilment in nurturing student potential and contributing to the growth of the community
About Leigh Academies Trust

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.

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, 14 of our academies are considered to be 'Outstanding' which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality

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.

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.

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