Strategic Education Governor – Non‑Executive

Become a governor at Mid Kent College, supporting the provision of high-quality education and training and driving the ambitions and prosperity of our communities in a safe and inclusive environment.

Location: Maidstone and Medway, Kent

Time commitment: c.4 – 5 hours per month

Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 22ndSeptember 2026

About Mid Kent College

Mid Kent College is at the heart of our community, with aserious commitment and drive to help our students, local businesses and local economy thrive and grow through high-quality education and training.

We’re ambitious, forward-thinking and innovative, both inthe way we deliver to our customers and in the way we manage and develop ourpeople. We’re committed to being a vibrant and supportive part of our local communities and working closely in partnership with local government, public services, primary care trusts and employers.

We achieved a ‘Good with outstanding features’ Ofsted ratingin October 2024 and are confident that this reflects the continued hard work,aspirations and achievements of each department, person and student in striving for excellence.

We have three campuses:
Maidstone (also home to our Institute of Technology, 6th Form Centre and Green Construction hubs), Medwayand the Medway School of Arts site in Chatham’s Historic Dockyard.

About the role

As a Governor (Teaching & Learning), you will play astrategic, non‑executive role in shaping the educational direction andlong‑term success of the College. Working collectively with fellow Governors and the executive team, you will provide constructive support and challenge to ensure that the College delivers high‑quality education and training that meets the needs of learners, employers and the wider community.

A key aspect of the role is contributing to the development,scrutiny and monitoring of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring that educational quality, learner outcomes and curriculum relevance remain at theheart of the College’s mission. Governors help set the strategic priorities,agree measurable performance targets and monitor progress against them,intervening where necessary to address underperformance or emerging risks.

The role also involves engaging with the College through

Governor visits, participation in committees and informed discussion of reports and evidence, while maintaining a clear distinction between strategic oversight and day‑to‑day operational management. Governors act as ambassadors and advocates for the College and uphold the highest standards of public service, integrity and accountability.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking people who bring experience, insight and commitment to education, particularly in one or more of the following areas:

• Teaching, learning and assessment – with the ability to scrutinise educational performance, learner experience and outcomes.
• Education policy and system reform –understanding the national FE and skills landscape and its impact on curriculum, funding and accountability.
• Quality assurance and improvement – experience of using data, inspection frameworks, or quality processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Curriculum development and relevance – insight into curriculum design that responds to learner needs, employer demand andfuture skills.

It would be beneficial if you have experience of, or prior exposure to, a non-executive board and can recognise the key differentiatorsbetween strategic oversight and operational delivery. You should also have knowledge of corporate governance and how fundamental it is to anorganisation’s success and sustainability.

Peridot Partners and Mid Kent College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS checkand satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.