Governor Horizon Primary Academy Hilda May Ave Swanley BR8 7BT Governor (part-time volunteer) 4 year term (renewable) (Y)Our Opportunity We are looking for an inspirational and motivated Governor to join our supportive and collaborative team. We are seeking someone with strategic-level experience, gained in any sector, who is passionate about the role that education can play in changing the lives of young people. The successful candidate will be supported through induction and training. Please contact Horizon Primary Academy directly if you would like further information or submit your CV for consideration. About Horizon Primary Academy ( http://www.horizon-tkat.org/ ) At Horizon Primary Academy we truly embody this ethos. Every child and every member of staff receives the support, challenge and commitment to truly be the best that they can be. We expect everyone to work hard, work hard to go further than they ever dreamed possible. To achieve this, we have a healthy balance of high expectations for everyone to strive towards and a strong nurturing ethos that allows everyone to rise to these challenges, providing support, understanding, guidance and drive every step of the way. We strive to remove every barrier possible to ensure that everyone can learn without limits. Above all, we raise aspirations, set goals and provide enriching experiences and opportunities so that everyone can be better - not because they are not good enough but because a relentless drive for improvement and betterment are key attributes of the exceptional learners that we strive to create, nurture and build during everyone's time at Horizon Primary Academy. Underpinning much of the vision that we have for our school community are our 3 core values or golden rules, all of which are designed to create exceptional learners, positive citizens, and change agents for the future. We are always kind We are always ready to learn We always try our best About TKAT Horizon is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT - https://www.tkat.org/). TKAT is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Special, Primary, Secondary and All through Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; “achieving more together”, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the Trust. Role specification: The Trust is a charity, and its Board of Trustees must ensure that it complies with its charitable objectives, which relate to the provision of education in its schools. As such, it is the Trust Board that is accountable for the performance of the Academies in the Trust, and in turn, it is held to account by the Department for Education. The Trust has appointed committees for each of its Academies, and these are known as Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). The LGB’s responsibilities are set out here in the TKAT scheme of delegation. The specific tasks and responsibilities of our LGBs can be summarised as Represent the Academy’s local community and stakeholders by ensuring that the Academy’s policies and practice meet the community’s needs Ensure that the Academy’s long-term vision reflects the needs of its community beyond current post-holders, and is in line with TKAT’s vision and values Support Directors of Education to improve Academy outcomes Support the Headteacher to ensure staffing is efficient and effective There are normally 6 governing body meetings per year, plus very occasional short meetings for the pay committee. It is expected that you will attend as many in-person meetings as possible, although some meetings may be virtual. Person specification: The trust is open to candidates from a range of different backgrounds. The role would suit someone who has operated at a strategic level in their executive career.