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Vacancy summary The North School is a warm and welcoming school which provides students with the best opportunities to achieve both academically and personally. They have a committed staff body who continually review and refine what they provide whether in strategy, classroom provision or processes. They are therefore open to sharing practice, participating in professionally challenging conversations and taking on board feedback. Skills • Wide range of experience considered Establishment Information Unique Reference Number (URN): 148712 Address: Essella Road, Ashford , TN24 8AL Local authority: Kent Website: Type of establishment: Academy converter Phase(s) of education: Secondary Usual start time of meeting: 2pm What does the role include? School governors offer key strategic guidance, rather than getting involved in the operational aspects of a school. This involves working with other board members to plan the school’s strategic direction, overseeing the school’s financial performance to ensure money is well-spent, and holding the headteacher or school leadership to account. As chair of governors, you’ll lead the governing board in challenging existing processes and driving school improvement. You’ll typically attend around six meetings per year. While leading a board requires drive and commitment, you’ll enjoy many professional and personal rewards, including career development opportunities and the chance to support young people’s futures. What are the benefits? Serving as a school governor is a highly rewarding experience, offering numerous personal and professional benefits. These include: the chance to experience board-level leadership at any point in your career, to support your progression; the opportunity to develop and improve your technical and interpersonal skills; building professional networks with people who work within the same and different industries as yourself; using your lived experience and skills to bring a fresh perspective; and ensuring voices from different groups and communities are represented – including voices from groups that may often struggle to be heard within education. Further information: If you have any questions before applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on [email protected] Chair The North School TN24 8AL Can’t find your next role? We have thousands more on our system. Complete a general application and we’ll match you with the right opportunity. Have a board vacancy? We help schools and academy trusts build exceptional boards. Explore our services below to find the right fit for your recruitment needs.