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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Governors for Schools Bournemouth, United KingdomDo you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Bournemouth is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. · What will you be doing? · Governing ...
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Governors for Schools Bournemouth, Dorset, United KingdomJob Description · Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Bournemouth is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. · What will you be ...
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Chair of Governors
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Clerk to Governors
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Clerk to Governors
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Clerk to Governors
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Dorset Council Weymouth, United Kingdom**About The Role**: · We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient clerk, who will work closely with the Chair of Governors, Headteacher and other governors. This is part-time role, 2.5 hours per week or 10 hours per month. However, due to the nature of the role and variation ...
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Clerk to Governors
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Chair of Governors - Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom - Governors for Schools
Description
Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Bournemouth is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.
Ensuring accountabilityProviding support and challenge to the schools senior leadership teamMonitoring and evaluating the school's progressBudgetary allocation and controlShaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementationSetting the school's aims and valuesAppointing senior members of staff including the Head TeacherA school governing body is made up of representatives from the school, the parents, and the local community.
What are we looking for?This vacancy is for a special School (ages The school is looking to find a Chair of Governors who will also sit on the board of their charity. They are ideally looking for someone who has experience and interest in education. It would be fab if this extended into SEND but they can be flexible. You must be over 18, but you don't need to be a parent or have children of school age. Often, it's the outside perspective you can bring that a school needs. Professional experience in areas such as safe guarding, change management, and leadership skills are all useful to a school. Soft skills such as communication and problem solving are also great additions.What difference will you make?Governors make decisions that affect schools for years to come.
Chair of Governors work in partnership with Head Teachers and the Senior Management Team to help deliver the best possible education, and help children realise their expectations and aspirations.
Our recent impact survey found that our volunteers bring £9.9 million worth of value to schools each year, and 9/10 volunteers would recommend being a governor to a friend.
As a chair of governors, you will be encouraged to visit the school to gain an understanding of the culture and ethos and to get the most out of the role.
You'll also have the opportunity to meet children, parents, and teachers, and see the impact of your work first-hand.What's in it for the volunteer?Volunteering as a chair of governors is a challenging but rewarding role.
As part of the governing board, you'll:
Have support from the vice chair(s) and the clerk, to ensure the effective functioning of the board by keeping it focused on its core functions.
You will also encourage the board to work together as an effective team, building its skills, knowledge and schools overcome challenges to ensure a bright future for children in your communitywork collaboratively with people from different backgrounds, challenging your own perspective and broadening your networkgain experience outside of your job description and skills you can bring back to workBefore you applyYou will need to complete an application form and will have an interview with the school.
DBS checks will be taken up.About Governors for SchoolsObjectivesGovernors for Schools exists to improve educational standards so that children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.
We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance.By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors we help to drive systematic change in how schools operate.
We have been connecting schools across England for over 20 years, and expanded our service into Wales in 2020, with skilled and committed volunteers, supported by our business and university partnerships.
