Chair of Academy Council
Snowdon Village, Bristol, BS5 9QR42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
18 September 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Casual
Full time equivalent salary
- Voluntary
Chair of Academy Council job summary
Role Title: Chair of Academy Council
Hours: Approx. 1-2 hours per week across the school year
Provisional Start Date: ASAP (subject to completion of compliance checks)
Your opportunity to lead and make a difference in education:
We are looking for a Chair of Academy Council at Snowdon Village to provide strategic leadership and governance support across one of our academies. This is a rewarding voluntary role where you will influence decisions that shape the future of education and ensure every child has the best possible start in life.
Details about the role:
As Chair of an Academy Council, you will:
- Ensure meetings are run effectively with clear agendas and active participation.
- Hold regular one-to-one meetings with the Principal.
- Lead the Council, providing strategic direction and oversight.
- Attend Chairs’ meetings to share updates and escalate issues to the Board.
- Manage vacancies and support recruitment, ensuring new Councillors receive training and support.
- Chair or participate in panels for exclusions and complaints.
- Make decisions about barring adults from site and ensure these are documented appropriately.
About you:
You will have:
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- The ability to build relationships and influence at a strategic level.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Time to attend meetings and engage with academy leadership.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached information prior to submitting an expression of interest application.
About Snowdon Village:
Snowdon Village is a multi-site, cross-phase alternative provision that sits within the heart of the CLF. The Snowdon Village sites include The Nest, Engage, Bristol Futures Academy and City School.
Our primary aim is to meet the needs of children and young adults who have social, emotional and mental health issues by offering a suite of alternatives to mainstream school. Members of Snowdon Village may engage with the provision in a variety of ways, from long-term residential care to short-term, part-time alternatives which complement their existing school experience.
About Cabot Learning Federation (CLF):
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West, committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for improving lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Why volunteer with CLF?
Professional development in governance and leadership.
Networking opportunities across the South West.
The chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families in your community.
We strongly believe representation matters and encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups.
How to apply:
By clicking ‘Apply’ on the advert page, you will be re-directed to the CLF Governance Page. On this page, please access and complete the Expression of Interest form (towards the bottom of the page and titled ‘Express Your Interest’) and detail the academy you are interested in becoming Chair of Academy Council at. The Governance Team will pick this up and contact you directly to arrange an initial call/meeting, along with informing you about any other next steps of the process.
We welcome visits from potential volunteers. If you would like to arrange a school visit as part of your interest in becoming an Academy Councillor at one of our academies, please let us know this when completing the Expression of Interest form.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
We take safeguarding seriously. All volunteers must complete an application form, provide references, and undergo checks, including a DBS.
CLF is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you need adjustments during application or onboarding, let us know how we can support you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Snowdon Village
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Size
- 42 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Snowdon Village website
Snowdon Village is the collective name for the Alternative and Special provision within the CLF. It is made up of The Nest primary setting, Engage revolving door setting accommodating and supporting students from feeder schools for 12 weeks in KS3-4, City School HQ, South and Kingswood and Bristol Futures Academy which supports Year 10 and 11 students to re-engage with their learning and prepare them for the Next Destination which is College, Apprenticeships and Employment.
Snowdon Village have the following core values: Positivity, Equity, Resilience and Love.
All Staff are Trauma Informed Trained and focuses on Pastoral Support to Young People and their Families to enable them to re-engage with their learning.
Snowdon Village work with External Agencies across the city and beyond to ensure all students get the support they deserve throughout their time at the Academy.
We are proud with our safe practices and the positive outcomes from all our students at the end of each Academic Year.
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