MAT Director Vacancies
Arden Forest Church of England Multi Academy Trust is currently looking to appoint new Directors to join its Trust Board and we are partnering with Nurole, the leading board-level search specialist, to find Directors. You can find out more and apply here. To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact caroline.olsen@nurole.com.
The Arden Forest C of E MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview and will complete an online check. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide;
and also
https://unlock.org.uk/advice/filtering-cautions-convictions/.
As roles in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Our pre-employment process will also include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable); proof of qualifications (as specified in the person specification); section 128 checks (for those in management roles); medical fitness checks; identity and right to work checks. Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks.
It is an offence to apply for any paid role in a school if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.