Governance Member
The St Leonards Academy, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 8HHThis job expired on 26 February 2023
Start date details
By arrangement
Closing date
26 February 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 February 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Various
Contract type
- Fixed term - 4 years
Actual salary
- Voluntary Post
What skills and experience we're looking for
The person
You will have significant experience of education or corporate governance, and demonstrate sound business judgement, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team to help us achieve our aims. We will expect you to be ‘challenging’, but at the same time respectful of the views of others, and to adopt a constructive, collegiate, and supportive approach to this unique role.
We wish our Members to beas inclusive as possible and effectively representthe broad, diverse communities we serve; therefore, we would welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.
Members will be expected to commit approximately 10 hours per academic year to meetings – this time commitment includes the reading and preparation required for such meetings. Meetings are held in East and West Sussex and you may choose to attend either in person or remotely, via Teams.
Members have a unique role. Members hold the Board of Trustees of the University of Brighton Academies Trust to account for the effective governance of the Trust – they are the guardians of the governance of the Trust. Members assess if the Board of Trustees is performing well; they ensure that the purpose of the Trust is being met and its charitable objects are being fulfilled – in summary, they consider whether the pupils in the Trust are receiving a good quality of education and whether the Trust is spending public money wisely.
What the school offers its staff
About the Trust
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is the fifth largest multi-academy Trust in the south east. We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust; a family of infant, primary and secondary schools based in Sussex. Working Together, Delivering Excellence, Achieving Ambitions, and Nurturing Potential are the values that guide us. Our mission is to ‘inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best’ so we positively impact our communities we serve. We aim to create a vibrant, inclusive community, transforming lives and broadening horizons through excellent teaching and learning.
The University of Brighton is the sponsor of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. Close connection with the university allows us to draw on the expertise of its education experts and external contacts – something that greatly benefits our academies and our pupils.
Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.
Further details about the role
How to apply
Before you apply, we encourage you to contact Kathryn Smith, Director of Governance and Admissions for an informal discussion about the role; please email k.smith@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk in the first instance.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
About The St Leonards Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1345 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The St Leonards Academy website
- Email address
- k.smith@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk
The St Leonards Academy
Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it.
Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care.
As well as focussing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.
They have opportunities galore to develop these virtues through our personal development curriculum and our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating. Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning.
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