Governance Professional
Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
24 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,400 – £23,424fte (actual £5,178-£5,415) per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Governance Professional
10 hours per week
Term Time Only
Permanent from September 2024 or earlier
Salary: £22,400 – £23,424fte (actual £5,178-£5,415) per annum
We are seeking a Governance Professional to join our Trustee Board. This is a unique role that offers flexible working hours that would work alongside another job or is equally suitable for an individual who is looking for a part-time role. The Governance Professional would ideally have an interest in education and keen eye for detail, with strong organisational and note taking skills.
What the school offers its staff
Join our friendly and committed School
You will provide effective and efficient support to the Trustees, particularly the Chair of Trustees, the Head Teacher and the School Leadership Team. You will need to attend trustee meetings across the Academic year as well as possible additional/extraordinary panel meetings.
Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South-East and the UK. In our most recent inspection in 2019 we were rated outstanding in every area by Ofsted. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.
A community where everyone is valued and supported to success
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and constantly work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010.
Staff wellbeing
We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:
Local Government Pension Scheme – 22.5% employer contribution
Free use of our Fitness suite
Winter flu jab
Ample parking
Cycle to work scheme
Active staff community and socials
Professional Development
The School is committed to supporting your professional development and any relevant training will be provided, including working towards Governance Professional Qualifications.
How to apply
Please send your completed application form to: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 09:00 Monday 24 June 2024
Interviews: w/c 1 July 2024
Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
Commitment to safeguarding
Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk
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About Tonbridge Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Tonbridge Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01732 365125
We are a high achieving selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls between the ages of 11 to 16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form (1166 students on roll). The School prepares students for GCSEs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme following the Middle Years Programme in Years 7-9. Our students are encouraged to take part in an extensive range of extracurricular activities.
TGS is situated in Kent ‘the garden of England’, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This location is ideal for trips to London and you will also find beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Excellent transport links to both London and the coast.
Ofsted rating Outstanding (October 2019)
Arranging a visit to Tonbridge Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk.
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