Barton Court Academy Trust - Trustee
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Canterbury, Not recorded, CT1 1PH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 810606b1-ddab-4586-9a8c-bf488dede387 |
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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 details about the role
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.
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 details about the role
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.