Local Governor - Casual

The Pathway Academy Trust

• Ref:KCC-F24-6-S
• Posted:10/02/2021
• Pay:Voluntary
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:31/03/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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                                                                           GOVERNOR VACANCY

                                                                           MAKE A DIFFERENCE …….

‘Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor; that the son of a mine worker can become the head of the mine; that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation.

It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given that separates one person from another’.

Nelson Mandela

The Pathway Academy Trust (TPAT) is a small Gravesham Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) comprising of five amazing primary schools (Culverstone Green Primary School, Riverview Infant & Junior schools, Wrotham Road Primary School and Meopham Community Academy), working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children from our communities.

Each of our schools is unique, with their own character, but they all subscribe to the aim of our Trust; to ensure that the achievements of the children are the best they can be. All of our Trust schools are happy inclusive learning spaces, who are currently looking for like-minded volunteers to join their Local Governing Bodies.

 The work of The Pathway Academy Trust (TPAT) is underpinned by four core values:

• ASPIRATION – Has an understanding of excellence
• COLLABORATION – Is a team-player working towards shared goals
• RESPECT – Displays tolerance of the beliefs and viewpoints of others
• INSPIRATION – Is committed to the vision and works tirelessly to achieve it

                              ‘Great governance makes change happen and is fundamental to success’

                                       Sir David Carter, National Schools Commissioner (NSC) 2016 – 2018

Our Trust value its hard-working and dedicated staff, ensuring effective staff retention and recruitment and our schools are well thought of in their communities.

We are looking to recruit governors for our schools who can work collaboratively with our Senior Leaders to champion their children and support them to address the challenges schools face.

You do not need any special qualifications, just a passion to make a difference to the lives of children and staff.

We encourage applications from all members of society, irrespective of gender, background, culture, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you are over 18).

If you feel school governance is for you then please contact Ron Dale (Clerk and Company Secretary) for further information at ron.dale@tpat.co.uk or Nicole Caulfield (Deputy CEO) nicole.caulfield@tpat.co.uk

WEBSITE: www.tpat.co.uk

Information about the federation

The Pathway Academy Trust is ‘dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve a remarkable life’.

TPAT is a small local trust that puts children at the heart of its decision making. We understand the value of strong collaborations in achieving our goal.

Working for TPAT offers our employees a wealth of opportunities for professional development as well as an emphasis on wellbeing. Our Staff Charter is our pledge to put employees at the centre of our organisation. Our Staff Charter and Wellbeing package can be found on our website.

Some of the benefits in our Staff Charter include: • Two additional days off per year, one as a 'Happy Birthday' from the Trust, following a successful probation period, which can be taken during term time • Free breakfast club place for your child if you work in breakfast club or after-school club, and half-price places for other staff members • Subsidised eye test and contribution to glasses for eligible computer users • Annual flu vaccination • Free tea, coffee and refreshments • Christmas lunch • Termly breakfast for all staff

The Pathway Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role will involve contact with children, referred to as 'regulated activity', therefore all applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).   The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Further information regarding the Trust's recruitment policy, including the employment of ex-offenders, is available on our website www.tpat.co.uk

The Pathway Academy Trust, an equal opportunities employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. The Trust provides all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. The Pathway Academy Trust is committed to providing reasonable adjustments to individuals with disabilities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ron Dale
• Address:The Pathway Academy Trust,
  C/O Culverstone Green Primary School,
  Wrotham Road,
  Gravesend,
  Kent,
  DA13 0RF
• Telephone: 0791 988 2744
• Email: ron.dale@tpat.co.uk

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• TPAT Governance - Full advert