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Chair of Governors - Full-time

Northfleet Nursery School, Northfleet

  • Ref:KCC886-1001-25S
  • Posted:09/01/2020
  • Pay:Voluntary Position - Expenses are paid
  • Start Date:16 April 2020
  • App Close Date:14/02/2020 at 17:00
  • Interviews:2 March 2020

Advert

A exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chair of Governors at Northfleet Nursery School.

The Chair will be required to provide clear lead and direction, ensuring that our Governors work as an effective team and understand their own roles. The ideal candidate will have some experience of school governance (although this is not essential) and will have demonstrated leadership skills in a board or committee setting.

The Chair is required to ensure that meetings are run effectively, focusing on priorities and ensuring that all Board members have an equal opportunity to participate in discussion and decision making.

The successful candidate will establish an effective relationship with the Headteacher based on trust and mutual respect for each other's roles within the school community.

The Clerk to the Governors will help support the Chair in their role and offer any support as and when required.

As well as an interest in and a commitment to the education sector we are seeking the following personal attributes:

  • Team focused with strong leadership skills
  • A willingness to commit the required time and effort
  • An ability to challenge appropriately
  • Provide ideas, solutions and act as a role model to the Governing Board

Candidates are invited to include their CV along with a covering letter when applying for the position via the Kent-Teach website.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

If you feel this is the right post for you, and you would like to join our committed and motivated team, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our website to find out more about our school.

Visits to the school are encouraged, where you will be warmly welcomed by a member of our team. To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Robbins, Office Manager on 01474 533950 or email office@northfleet-nur.kent.sch.uk .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

 

 

 

Information about the school

Northfleet Nursery School has been graded Outstanding 5 consecutive times and is the only stand–alone maintained Nursery School funded by Kent County Council. We have a school PAN of 93 and take admissions from the local community in Northfleet and the surrounding area. The nursery uses the High/Scope approach which actively involves the children in exploring and learning about things that are important to children in the early years.

Northfleet Nursery School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01474 533950

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.