Chair of Governors - Tonbridge and Malling - Casual

Leigh Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F63-292-S
• Posted:27/11/2025
• Pay:Voluntary basis
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:15/12/2025 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 Tonbridge and Malling Community Board.

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

Situated in the Tonbridge and Malling 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

Leigh Academies Trust is one of the country’s largest and most-established multi-academy trusts operating across Kent, Medway and South East London. It contains primary, secondary and special academies and is highly inclusive and successful. Our mission is to deliver “education for a better world” by ensuring that young people in our academies have an excellent start in life regardless of their background or ability.

The Trust exists to support and assist schools to build upon their existing strengths and to help them achieve rapid educational transformation. It has significant experience in running schools, and today includes both sponsored academies and schools which have chosen to convert to Academy status.

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 Leigh Institute umbrella. One of these is the Kent and Medway Maths Hub, providing access to the National Maths Hub programmes to over 80% of the schools in Kent and Medway over our ten year designation. Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub, ConnectED Hub Apprenticeships and Kent and Medway Training (KMT), which delivers routes into teaching, sit alongside the Maths Hub to form our comprehensive offer.

We warmly welcome you to Leigh Academies Trust and look forward to sharing with you our passion for transforming lives and shaping communities through great education.

Job Contact Information

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

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