Chair of Governors - Longfield and Wilmington - Casual

Leigh Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F63-247-S
• Posted:23/04/2025
• Pay:Voluntary basis
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:12/05/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated individual to guide our esteemed educational institution, undertaking the pivotal role of Chair of Governors for the Longfield & Wilmington Community Board.

As Chair, you’ll spearhead the local governance of three academies: Wilmington Academy, Longfield Academy and Leigh Academy Hartley. You will play a crucial role in shaping the educational trajectory for young minds.

Situated in the Longfield & Wilmington community, the academies serve as a beacon of educational excellence. All three academies pride themselves on fostering a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally, preparing them for future success. Our academies are shaping the future of our community by providing quality education and opportunities for growth.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in management
• Strong aptitude for team-building
• Profound commitment to youth development
• Unwavering dedication to educational excellence
• Firm ties to the local community

Benefits of the Role:

• Cultivate strategic leadership capabilities
• Collaborate with a talented governance team
• Witness the tangible impact of your efforts
• Fulfilment in nurturing student potential

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Helaina English, Governance Professional via email at helaina.english@latrust.org.uk

Ready to embark on this impactful journey? Submit your application today.

Information about the trust

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 32 geographically organised academies (16 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 20,000 students and employing 3,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

In addition to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all of our children, aged from 2 months to 19 years, and their families, we are proud to provide many opportunities for lifelong learning. These are delivered through the organisations under our umbrella: Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub, LAT Apprenticeships and Kent and Medway Training (KMT), which delivers routes into teaching.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve
• Address:LAT Head Office,
  Carnation Road,
  Rochester,
  Kent,
  ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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