- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1005 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barton Court Grammar School website
Barton Court Academy Trust - Trustee
More than one location, Barton Court Academy Trust24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: It is envisaged that Trustee would need to set aside an average of 8 -10 hours a month in order to fulfil the following expectations.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Voluntary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require a Trustee to join our already established and experienced Board of Trustees to provide additional capacity as the Trust grows in size. We seek someone who can offer additional experience and expertise, from either inside or outside the educational setting, who can also provide additional challenge and support from a different perspective.
What the school offers its staff
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017. It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18yrs, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features (Leadership & Management; Personal Development and Behaviour & Attitudes) by Ofsted in February 2020 and again in November 2024.Barton Manor (Free) School, an 11 – 18yrs non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened in September 2022 and will have students in Y7-10 from September 2025 rated “Good” with many outstanding features (Leadership & Management and Personal Development) by Ofsted in May 2025 and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16yrs mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
The role of Director/Trustee is a voluntary one, requiring a high degree of commitment and confidentiality. It is expected that Trustees will be able to participate fully in the work of the Trust Board and where possible in the life of each school in the Trust. It is envisaged that Trustee would need to set aside an average of 8 -10 hours a month in order to fulfil the following expectations:
- Attending 6 Director meetings and 1 AGM per year which are held face to face at Barton Court Grammar School, which usually last 2 hrs and start at 5pm. In addition, you will attend various sub-committees such as 3 Finance Meetings and 3 Audit and Risk Meetings which are held virtually, usually back to back between 5pm – 7pm. There will be a number of documents to review prior to the meetings.
- Participating in Director/Governor professional development events/training which includes, but not exclusive to: an induction programme run by the NGA, annual online training in Safeguarding, Prevent, FGM GDPR and Cyber Security in addition to other training events as required to fulfil the role and skill set requirements of the Board.
Directors/Trustees are appointed for a period of 4 years by the BCAT Trustees.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Applying for the job
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About Barton Court Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- clerk@bartoncourt.org
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16yrs mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.
The Trust is also opened Barton Manor Free School, an 11 – 18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury on the former Chaucer School site in September 2022 to Year 7.
Barton Court Grammar School is an Advanced Thinking School and a National Support School (NSS) and the Trust’s Executive Headteacher a National Leader of Education (NLE).
We are a small Trust at the beginning of a very exciting journey, with a talented team of Governors, Senior Leadership, teachers and support staff all determined to provide the highest quality of educational provision to all children across the Trust.
We believe schools are stronger when they work together and have a common purpose to provide the highest standards in teaching and pupil outcomes. We promote an individual identity for each of our schools so that they continue to respond to the needs of their pupils, their families and the wider community they serve.
We work together to “improve the life chances” of all our children and young people working together through strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and Governors that share our core values of excellence and equity
School Details
Barton Court Grammar School
The Charles Dickens School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1113 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Charles Dickens School website
Barton Manor School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barton Manor School website
Arranging a visit to Barton Court Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clerk@bartoncourt.org.
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