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School Governor - Fixed Term

Bethersden Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2278-102S
  • Posted:13/09/2022
  • Pay:Voluntary
  • Start Date:October 2022
  • App Close Date:30/09/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you a committed, inspiring and passionate person looking to use your experience supporting children as part of a friendly and dedicated team?  

Perhaps you have skills from industry that you could share in a happy and supportive school dedicated to excellence?

If this sounds like you and you think you have what it takes to become an effective member of our team, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint anenthusiastic Co-Opted Governort to join our professional and dynamic Governing Body from September 2022.

As a Governor at Bethersden Primary School, you will support the development of the school in line with the school’s development plan, supporting and challenging leaders to deliver excellence of the children, families and satff.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who  will inspire and motivate our children, staff and families to deliver the best possible learning outcomes. No experience is needed as full induction and ongoing training will be provided but if you do have experience even better.

What we can offer you?

We can offer you a school and leadership team who advocate and understands the importance of staff wellbeing.

We had our Ofsted in January 2018 which judged us to be good, but we want to be excellent. If you feel you are the right candidate to help us on our journey, we want you on our team!

Bethersden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information:

The successful candidates will be required to provide excellent references, other essential recruitment checks and to undertake an enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS formerly the CRB).

Informal visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office. You will also find a wealth of information about our school on our website www.bethersden.kent.sch.uk and our Twitter feed @BethersdenSch

 

 

Information about the school

We are a small, friendly, village primary school with 120 children taught in 6 classes. Our rural location just off the A28 between Ashford and Tenterden means we serve families from the village and the wider area. We have received a Good grading in our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2023).

Our large site has extensive grounds, which includes a gardening area and large playing field.

We have a friendly, dedicated staff who work seamlessly together as a team, ensuring our children excel through a focus on quality first teaching and pastoral support.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Ms Rebecca Heaton
  • Address:Bethersden Primary School, School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH
  • Telephone: (01233) 820479
  • Email: office@bethersden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01233 820646

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.