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Governance Professional - Term Time

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-5443-287S
  • Posted:04/06/2024
  • Pay:£22,400 – £23,424fte (actual £5,178-£5,415)
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:24/06/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/c 1 July 2024

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Governance Professional  

10 hours per week 

Term Time Only 

Permanent from September 2024 or earlier 

Salary: £22,400 – £23,424fte (actual £5,178-£5,415) per annum 

We are seeking a Governance Professional to join our Trustee Board. This is a unique role that offers flexible working hours that would work alongside another job or is equally suitable for an individual who is looking for a part-time role. The Governance Professional would ideally have an interest in education and keen eye for detail, with strong organisational and note taking skills.  

Join our friendly and committed School 

You will provide effective and efficient support to the Trustees, particularly the Chair of Trustees, the Head Teacher and the School Leadership Team. You will need to attend trustee meetings across the Academic year as well as possible additional/extraordinary panel meetings. 

Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent 
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South-East and the UK.  In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.  

A community where everyone is valued and supported to success 

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and constantly work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010. 

Staff wellbeing 

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer: 

  • Local Government Pension Scheme – 22.5% employer contribution 
  • Free use of our Fitness suite 
  • Winter flu jab 
  • Ample parking  
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Active staff community and socials 

Professional Development 

The School is committed to supporting your professional development and any relevant training will be provided, including working towards Governance Professional Qualifications.  

How to apply 

Please send your completed application form to: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.ukCVs will not be accepted.   

Closing date for applications: 09:00 Monday 24 June 2024 

Interviews: w/c 1 July 2024 

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date. 

Information about the school

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high performing state grammar school in Kent. Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

A community where everyone is valued and supported to success 

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.  

Job Contact Information

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.