School Governor

TSAT; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-driven educational trust in Devon and Torbay is seeking a Community Governor to make a significant impact in shaping educational initiatives. In this role, you'll contribute to vital discussions and decisions while developing your leadership and strategic skills. This position is perfect for those passionate about enhancing the educational landscape and supporting students' well-being. Join us in transforming the futures of young people in our community.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Networking with like-minded professionals

Sense of fulfillment from community contribution

Qualifications

• Experience working with students across various educational settings.
• Strong organizational skills necessary for effective school governance.
• Ability to manage classroom and behavioral situations.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in discussions that shape educational policies.
• Support school growth while constructively challenging decisions.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership to implement changes.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Organizational skills

Classroom Management

Behavioral Health

Conflict Management

Public Speaking

Job description

Join Us as a Community Governor: Transform Lives and Shape Futures!

Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge impact and community engagement As a school governor youll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community.

As a governor you will :

• Make a Real Difference : Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being.
• Board-Level Skills Development : Step into a board-level environment where youll hone your leadership decision-making and strategic thinking skills. Its a chance to grow both personally and professionally.
• Community Contribution : Give back to your local community by actively participating in the schools development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils staff and families.
• Support and Challenge : Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the schools growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters!
• Diverse Perspectives : We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone.

Governing Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. Whilst it is advantageous experience in education is not a necessity as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Governor who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role is open to learning new things and most importantly believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our schools.

Other Reasons to Consider Being a Governor :

• Rewarding Experience : Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand.
• Professional Growth : Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons.
• Community Integration : Become an integral part of the wider community fostering connections that go beyond the school gates.

As a Governor you can work with school leaders to make positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and Schools have to offer.

About Us

Lodestar Academy is a dynamic academy based in Torbay who have built an impressive reputation within the alternative education provision sector for young people aged 11 to 18. We believe that all young people have the capacity to learn regardless of their life situation. Our aim is to open the door to learning for those - often with social emotional and mental health needs who have been excluded or marginalised.

Our academy will provide a safe nurturing environment for 50 secondary age students who have been unable to sustain a place in mainstream education. By prioritising academic achievement and introducing behaviour interventions and therapeutic support where necessary it will enable them to re‑integrate at the same key stage as their peers and go on to access opportunities into employment and further education.

Ofsted recently judged Lodestar Academy to be a good school : The welfare of people and their families is at the heart of the Lodestar Academy

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the Southeast South and Southwest.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances

• Think about their thinking
• Be their best self
• Shape their success

In this way we transform life chances

Next steps

If you are interested in working at our friendly school benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our trust and looking to progress your career then please apply today!

To arrange an informal chat or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Paula George (Clerk to Governors) emailprotected

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all short‑listed candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process please e‑mail emailprotected

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Organizational skills
• Classroom Management
• Behavioral Health
• Classroom Experience
• Mediation Experience
• Special Education
• Conflict Management
• Teaching
• Experience with Children
• Public Speaking
• Word Processing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1