Non-Executive Director - Governance

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust · Chatham, South East

Non-Executive Director - Governance at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, based in Chatham, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Chatham, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
20 Sep 2026

Reference c93f108dbea8513f5ea3323a841c716442876cbf

About the role

🌟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.

    Reference: c93f108dbea8513f5ea3323a841c716442876cbf · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 20 Sep 2026 · Listed via The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

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