School Governor

Gray's Farm Primary Academy, Orpington, Kent

Professional services

Governor

Volunteer Governor Vacancy: Make a Difference in our Schools! Commitment: On average, approximately 1 hour per week during term time for governor meetings, visits and school events

Are you passionate about education and keen to support the success of young people in your community? The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is seeking enthusiastic, committed, and community-minded individuals to join the governing body at Gray's Park Primary Academy.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking committed people ready to learn and help shape the strategic direction of our schools. Previous experience as a school governor is not a prerequisite.

• A genuine interest in improving education outcomes.
• A willingness to dedicate time and energy (approximately 6-9 meetings/events per year).
• The ability to work as part of a team and ask challenging questions.
• A desire to learn and engage with comprehensive training.
• We welcome applications from all professional backgrounds; transferable skills in finance, HR, community engagement, or data analysis are highly valued.

What the Role Involves (Strategic Leadership)

School governors play a vital strategic role, acting as a critical friend to the headteacher and the school leadership team. As a member of a Local Governing Body (LGB) within TKAT, you will:

• Set the school's vision and strategic direction.
• Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and ensure its money is well spent.
• Represent the Academy's local community and ensure the school's vision is relevant to their needs.

Support and Training

We believe the key to a successful governing body is commitment and effective training. TKAT is dedicated to supporting all its governors. We offer:

• Ongoing, high-quality governor and education CPD.
• A friendly and supportive environment, with access to Trust-wide resources.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a significant, positive impact on the lives of young people, we want to hear from you. As this is a voluntary position, you do not have to complete our full application form. Please contact us to express your interest.