Local Governing Body Members (2 Roles Available) - Casual

Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-5444-261S
• Posted:30/03/2022
• Pay:N/A
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:23/05/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Local Governing Body Members (2 roles available)

The Trust

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of two secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted in June 2019 and is a rapidly improving school.

The Trust is also opening Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury on the former Chaucer School site in September 2022 to Year 7.

What does an LGB Governor do?

The role of LGB Governor is a voluntary one, requiring a high degree of commitment and confidentiality. It is a thinking and questioning role, not a "doing" role. Governors are responsible for ensuring that the vision, ethos and strategic direction are implemented and are responsible for holding the Headteacher and senior leaders to account for the performance of the School.

Contribute to the strategic discussions at LGB meetings.
Hold senior leaders to account by monitoring the School's performance.
Ensure the school staff have the resources and support they require to do their jobs well and that the way in which those resources are used has impact.
When required, to serve on panels with Directors of the Trust.
Attending the Local Governing Body Meetings regularly.
Attend briefings/training events run by KCC.

What skills are we looking for?

Dealing with colleagues at all levels;
Ability to challenge constructively and help find solutions;
An appreciation of the value of education.

Time Commitment

6 meetings a year, each lasting approximately 2 hours, there is an expectation to have read’ documents sent in advance for the meeting
Monitoring Visits in school 2-3 times per year
Governor professional development which includes, but not exclusive to, annual online Governor training to include Safeguarding, Prevent and GDPR and a governor training event 1 x ½ day in the year
Invitation to school events on an ad-hoc non-compulsory basis.

What are the benefits of becoming an LGB Governor?

Professional development through a range of training courses;
Being able to take skills back to the workplace: reading and interpreting data, understanding the curriculum and making sure resources are used effectively and efficiently are just a few of the areas involved;
Building relationships through a network of professional local people;
Gaining an insight into how schools operate and identifying other ways that business can become more involved;
Knowing that you are doing something very worthwhile for your community.

If you feel the role of LGB Governor is one that you could contribute to, then please send your CV and a brief personal statement giving information about your skills to clerk@bartoncourt.org

The Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

Information about the school

Our Trust

BCAT is a small, but highly ambitious Academy Trust consisting of 3 secondary schools in Kent, Barton Court Grammar School, The Charles Dickens School and the new free school, Barton Manor School.

Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS) is a state, selective, co-educational school with a strong reputation for its high academic standards and its caring and supportive ethos. The School is an accredited ‘Advanced Thinking School’ and is also the lead school of Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT). The Charles Dickens School (CDS), a state, non-selective, co-educational secondary school joined BCAT on 1 March 2017 and Barton Manor School (BMS), our free school, which is also a non-selective co-educational secondary school opened in September 2022 to Year 7.

Our School

Barton Court Grammar School (BCGS) is a state, selective, co-educational school with a strong reputation for its high academic standards and its caring and supportive ethos. In February 2020 Ofsted judged the school to be ‘good’ and it possessed many ‘outstanding’ features. The School is an accredited ‘Advanced Thinking School’ and is also the lead school of Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT).

The School is committed to excellence in professional development and an extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Trevor
• Address:Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH
• Telephone: 01227 464600
• Email: ktrevor@bartoncourt.org

Fax: 01227 781399

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• BCAT Recruitment of Governors
• BCAT Governors Handbook
• The role of the Local Governing Body
• BCAT Information Pack
• Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
• Privacy Notice for Staff
• Child Protection Policy