Staff Vacancies
Trustee
Trust Vision
Educational Excellence
Students thrive in ambitious and successful schools, ready for what the future has in store for them.
Community
Excellent Community and Church Schools, maintaining their own identity and serving their local community.
Seamless Learning
A continuous, all-through educational experience from Birth to 19, creating smooth transitions between phases.
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Tenterden Schools Trust is a mixed multi academy trust in mid-Kent that currently runs one large secondary, five primaries and three nurseries.
TST is looking for new Trustees who can use their skills and experience to help benefit over 2500 students within our schools. You will have leadership expertise and may be operating at Director level already. Either way, you will be aware of the 7 principles of public life and be able to join the Board of Directors as they provide strategic direction for our schools in Tenterden and the surrounding area. The Trust Board creates robust accountability, assurance and oversight of educational and financial performance and it is ambitious for all of its students. We are looking for candidates with a range of leadership expertise, especially in education, finance and the church or Christian ethos. You will also bring enthusiasm, curiosity and objectivity to the role in a drive to improve our organisation. All Trustees/Directors will sit on the Trust Board in order to set strategic direction, maintain financial probity and to hold the CEO to account.
The vision of Tenterden Schools Trust lies within our desire to serve the local community, getting students ready for what life has to throw at them and to create smooth transitions between all phases of education. If you would like to be part of a passionate team that is helping to shape the future chances of young people please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
More information on this successful Trust can be accessed on the following website: https://www.tenterden-schools-trust.com
This is an unpaid voluntary role and you would be expected to attend 6 Board meetings a year and to be part of one of our committees, Education (you could be a practising CEO or deputy CEO of a MAT), Finance & Resources (with finance - accountant or similar - or estate management background) and Church (someone who can support the Christian ethos of our Church schools).
To apply, please send a CV or an expression of interest outlining your experience, to Mrs Berna Turner, Governance Professional at b.turner@tenterden-schools-trust.com. An informal discussion can be arranged with our CEO (Interim), Mr J K Single, prior to application via the same email address.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Caretaker
Salary: £12.58 per hour
Part time, full time, casual, weekend work considered.
Are you a practical person who can work independently using your own initiative, or as part of a team?
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the maintenance of the school site, and occasionally other Trust sites, ensuring that rooms/buildings are open and ready for use by hirers; and are then locked appropriately to ensure the security of the school site. You will also assist with maintenance projects and renovations including external works. There may be a requirement to be on call if any problems arise.
We seek to develop our staff through a professional growth model and treat everyone as an individual; we value personal strengths and qualities. Our school is set in a 55 acre site midway between London and the Channel Ports and is easily commutable via major roads and motorways. You will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent including discounts and offers with Kent Rewards, RAC and enhanced pension contributions. There is also a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Homewood Staff.
More information on this successful school can be accessed on the following website: www.vacancies@tenterden-schools-trust.com
For any queries, please contact Sarah Hickman, Senior Estates Manager via email s.hickman@tenterden-schools-trust.com.
Applications will be reviewed as received, so you may hear from us before the closing date which is 25th April 2025.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).