16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: casual, volunteer role

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

casual, volunteer role

What skills and experience we're looking for

🌟Join Us as a Non-Executive Director: Transform Lives and Shape Futures!🌟

Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge, impact and engagement? As a Non-Executive Director you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape of our nursery and pre-school settings. You willwork with Trust leaders to make a positive change for the children in our settings and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and nurseries have to offer.

As a Non-Executive Director You Will :

  • Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and children's well-being.
  • Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you’ll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It’s a chance to grow both personally and professionally.
  • Community Contribution: Give back to your local community by actively participating in the nurseries' development. Your commitment will directly impact children, staff, and families.
  • Support and Challenge: Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the nurseries' growth while constructively challenging for improvements. Your input matters!
  • Diverse Perspectives: We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making, ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone.


    • Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. Whilst it is advantageous, experience in education is not a necessity, as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Non-Executive Director who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role, is open to learning new things and, most importantly, believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our nurseries.

    What the school offers its staff

    Other Reasons to Consider Being a Non-Executive Director:

    • Rewarding Experience: Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand.
    • Professional Growth: Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons.
    • Community Integration: Become an integral part of the wider community, fostering connections that go beyond the school gates.

    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.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

    Applying for the job

    Apply for the job by following the link below.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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    About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

    Type
    Multi-academy trust
    Website
    The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website
    Email address
    tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
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    The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

    We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

    o Think about their Thinking
    o Be their Best self
    o Shape their Success

    In this way we transform life chances

    Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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