Part-time Governor/Trustee, Romford

Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Fixed | Application Close: 21/06/2026 Midnight

We are looking for a dedicated governor to join our supportive and collaborative team. Our governors are from a range of backgrounds and work closely with the school leadership team. They are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, policies, and overall performance of the school.

The most important qualities for any governor are a commitment to the welfare and achievement of the children, a desire to make a positive contribution to the school, common sense, and a willingness to commit time to the role.

• 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
• Attend normally 6 governing body meetings per year and occasional short meetings for the pay committee; attendance at in‑person meetings is expected, with some meetings possibly virtual

• Excellent ongoing governor and education CPD, and opportunities to network with other schools and governors across the Trust
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a Work/Volunteer/Life Balance
• Access to Trust resources and materials to support governance

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments, and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.