Trustee for the Character Education Trust
The Character Education Trust is looking for a new trustee for its Trust Board
We are seeking local volunteers to support the Character Education Trust that oversee both Aylesford and Wrotham Secondary Schools.
We ideally require someone with an education background, secondary school experience would be preferred.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from underrepresented groups in governance.
Why would you want to be a trustee or governor?
- To make a difference for pupils and the community: Contributing to the school/trust’s vision and ethos, and improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Using and developing skills: Applying professional expertise (e.g. finance, HR, legal, estates, data) and gaining new governance, leadership and strategic skills.
- Strategic influence and insight: Helping to set direction, hold leaders to account, and ensure public money is well spent.
- Personal growth and networking: Building confidence, teamwork and communication; connecting with professionals from varied backgrounds.
- Civic service and role modelling: Giving back as part of a diverse board that reflects the community and upholds ethical leadership.
- Career development: Valuable CPD, especially for middle and senior leaders in education or other sectors who want board-level experience.
What is expected of me?
We understand that those in our community have multiple personal and business commitments; despite this you may still have a desire to want to give back to your community in some capacity. We offer varying levels of time commitments depending on the committee that you would sit, this can be explained in more depth by our clerk.
A general list of expectations will be:
- Attend termly meetings; prepare by reading papers, and undertaking training as needed.
- Take part in Learning Walks arranged by the school. If you are a “link governor” we would ask that you meet with you member of the senior leadership team to gain a deeper understanding of the school’s performance.
- Work as part of a team, upholding the Nolan principles and our code of conduct (The Nolan Principles)
- Sit on ad hoc panels as needed
**Please note that when becoming a Trustee you will become a Director and will be registered with Companies House**
Our clerk is very happy to chat you through how you can make a difference in our trust, please email Alexandra Blake on ablake@wrotham.kent.sch.uk to get more information.
If you’re new to governance, we’ll provide a friendly induction and mentoring.
For more information on what a Trustee/Governor is please read the NGA’s guidance
https://www.nga.org.uk/about/become-a-governor-trustee/
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS NOT WROTHAM SPECIFIC AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE STAFFING APPLICATION FORMS, PLEASE EMAIL THE CLERK.
Applications
Please apply by completing one of the application forms below and by writing a letter of no more than one side explaining what skills and attributes you have that would make you the best person for this job.
Please email your application to Ben Sanchez: BSanchez@wrotham.kent.sch.uk
Teaching Staff Application Form – Download
Support Staff Application Form – Download
Equal opportunities employer
Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.
Contact Wrotham School
We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Wrotham School such a desirable place to work.
We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.
If you would like to discuss this post please contact Ben Sanchez.
