Community Governors

Beacon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized multi-academy trust in Greater London is seeking Community Governors for its governing bodies. This role involves championing student wellbeing, supporting staff, and contributing to vibrant school communities. Interested candidates can register their interest via email. This is a chance to help enhance education standards for students in the area.

Responsibilities

• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Support staff and leaders to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils.
• Bring experience and commitment to vibrant school communities.

Job description

Community Governor

Beacon Multi Academy Trust (BMAT) is a medium‑sized MAT with over 3,500 students and a staff body of 460. We are seeking Community Governors for our Beacon and Forest Academy Local Governing Bodies, plus a Chair of The Forest Academy Local Governing Body.

BMAT believes that every young person deserves the best education possible. Working together, our mission is to raise standards in education to ensure that each and every student reaches their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Support staff and leaders to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils.
• Bring your experience, perspective and commitment to our vibrant school communities.

Governance bodies

Our Local Governing Bodies play an important part in our community links. The Beacon LGB comprises members representing Beal High School and BBIH; the TFA LGB comprises members representing The Forest Academy.

Beal High School is a mixed, community comprehensive school for students aged 11–18 and the largest secondary school in England, with over 2,700 students on roll including 900 in the Sixth Form and an ASD additionally resourced provision. BBIH is an alternative, high‑quality provision for 12–19‑year‑olds located on the Beacon campus. The curriculum offers academic and vocational pathways in a range of subjects to maximise engagement, success and progression for all. The Forest Academy is a medium‑sized secondary school with a co‑located 6th form and an ASD additionally resourced provision.

NELTA SCITT offers outstanding teacher training including QTS, PGCE and Teacher Degree Apprenticeships.

Meetings and support

The respective governing bodies meet three times per year and governors are invited to attend other school events and visits when they are available. An induction programme is provided which will include governor induction, role specific training, school visits, peer support and access to governance news via the National Governance Association. Continuous professional development and ongoing support is also provided to ensure that roles and responsibilities are discharged effectively.

Application

If you would like to play a vital role in helping our pupils thrive, please contact [e-mail] to register your interest.

Website links: https://bealhighschool.co.uk/ https://www.bbih.org/ https://www.theforestacademy.org/