Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust Member (Governor)

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust as a Governor and make a real difference in the lives of young people in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to the governance of multiple schools, ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education. As a Governor, you will help oversee the Trust's operations, hold directors accountable, and promote a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds. If you are passionate about education and have the skills to lead, this is the perfect opportunity to give back and shape the future of local youth.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or leadership roles is essential.
• A commitment to improving educational outcomes for students.

Responsibilities

• Attend 2 meetings per year to oversee governance.
• Appoint and remove directors to ensure effective management.

Skills

Governance Experience

Leadership Skills

Commitment to Education

Community Engagement

Education

Experience in Educational Governance

Relevant Professional Experience

Job description

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust Member (Governor)

Ref: SCH-FM-0357 318 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Fairfax MAT
Location: Sutton Coldfield / Hybrid
Salary: 0.00
Department: Executive
Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 01/10/2025 09:50
Interview Date: -
Start Date: TBC

Contract Type: Volunteer
Contract Term: AYR - All year round
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 52.142
Pay Grade: Volunteer

The Role

FMAT are offering an opportunity for the right person to make a real difference to the outcomes and life chances of young people across Birmingham. This is an opportunity to give something back to the local community and use and develop your own skills in a board-level environment. We need individuals willing to commit some of their time and apply their skills and experience to be a director of our Multi-Academy Trust. We need your help.

FMAT has 4 schools, 3 are secondary schools and 1 is an all-through school (4 to 16) with over 4,000 students. We serve students from a wide range of backgrounds including some in challenging circumstances. We have higher than average proportions of students from disadvantaged homes and with special education needs. We firmly believe that every student has the right to realise their full potential, and to do that they need to experience a high-quality education in a supportive environment to help them achieve their career aspirations and live their lives to the full.

The Members of FMAT are the subscribers to the Trust's Articles of Association. They have oversight of the governance arrangements of the Trust and have the power to appoint and remove directors.

Commitment:

• 2 meetings per year

Responsibilities:

• Are signatories to the Trust's articles of association
• Furthering the Trust's charitable objects
• Appoint and remove Directors
• Holding Directors to account for the successful governance of the Trust
• Can pass special resolutions
• Can appoint and remove the Trust’s auditors
• Can change the name of the Trust, and ultimately wind it up

Should stay informed about how the board is performing. This includes:

• Receiving the audited annual reports and accounts
• Having an awareness of when they may need to exercise their powers to ensure effective governance

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders.

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Following the update of KCSIE 2023, Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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