Governor Governing Body - Part-time

Cygnus Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F48-3-S
• Posted:07/02/2018
• Pay:Voluntary
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:31/03/2018 at 11:00
• Interviews:Tbc

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Manor Community Primary School needs you!

We are looking for school governors to add to our governing body, so if you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy working as part of a team and are interested in giving something back to your community, this could be the opportunity for you.

What is a school governor?

We are keen to attract people in the local community to become school governors; people who can bring energy, experience and fresh ideas to the strategic direction of our school.

School governors work with the senior leadership team to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the school, monitor school performance and ensure that the school budget is well spent; ultimately ensuring that our school provides the best possible education for our children.

What qualifications do I need?

Governors need no formal qualifications or particular skills but you do need to have time to dedicate to the role to enable you to make good decisions and ensure these decisions are followed up.

Who are we?

We are Manor Community Primary School and are a member of Cygnus Academies Trust.  The Trust works with the school to deliver its mission of realising the ambitions of all people within the Trust.  It does this through a distinctive model built on collaboration, strong executive leadership, effective local governance, curriculum expertise and professional financial management.

How do I sign up?

Our school’s governing body should reflect the local community we serve and as such everyone has something to offer.

If you would like more information about becoming a school governor please look at the attached role description, or if you would like to come in and meet us, please contact the Head of School, Mrs Smith, at Manor Community Primary School on:

Phone: 01322 383314

Email: office@manor.kent.sch.uk

Information about the trust

Cygnus Academies Trust

Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn. Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs S Smith
• Address:Manor Community Primary School And Nursery,
  Keary Road,
  Swanscombe,
  Kent,
  DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322 383314
• Email: office@manor.kent.sch.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Role Description