Governor - Volunteer

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-599S
• Posted:04/04/2025
• Pay:Voluntary
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Advert

We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Local Advisory Board at New Line Learning Academy

Whether you are a local business leader, educator or community member, becoming a school governor is a rewarding role and will allow you the opportunity to use your skills and attributes  to have a positive impact on the education for all the students in our school.

As a School Governor, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of New Line learning Academy and ensuring the best possible outcomes for its students. You will also be able to develop and learn new skills and take on different challenges. This is a strategic, voluntary position where you will work alongside fellow governors and school leaders to provide oversight, challenge, and support.

About Us
New Line Learning is an increasingly popular school proud to serve its local community in Maidstone, Kent.  At New Line Learning Academy, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and positive environment that inspires our students to achieve success. We encourage academic excellence, while nurturing their individual goals and ambitions. We are invested in the futures of the young people in our care and work closely as a team, with the support of our families, to ensure they develop into well rounded individuals with a desire to learn. At New Line Learning Academy, we believe and achieve.

For more information visit our website at New Line Learning Academy - Governance or email Elizabeth Liffen: elizabeth.liffen@futureschoolstrust.com 

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to approval from the Board of Trustees and an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

We are one of the select few schools in the local area eligible for the government’s Levelling Up Premium Payments scheme for teachers. This fantastic opportunity allows successful, eligible candidates who specialize in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing to claim a premium payment of up to £2,000 for each academic year they work during 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.

In addition, eligible teachers can also claim a targeted retention payment of up to £4,000 at New Line Learning Academy. These financial incentives provide an exceptional opportunity to further support and reward your commitment to education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: hr@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus