School Governor

Brixham College, Higher Brixham, Torbay

School Governor

£50000

Brixham College, Higher Brixham, Torbay

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a26e04df011449dca03e19d1eaa299ed

Full Job Description

3. Community Contribution: Give back to your local community by actively participating in the school's development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils, staff, and families. 4. Support and Challenge: Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the school's growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters! 5. 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.

    Join Us as a School Governor: Transform Lives and Shape Futures! Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge, impact, and community engagement? As a school governor, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community. As a governor you will : 1. Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being. 2. Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you'll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It's a chance to grow both personally and professionally., Brixham College is a successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a fantastic learning environment and ethos located in Torbay. The College is committed to serving the local community, championing inclusion, and seeking innovative ways to engage students and their families. Whilst academic success is very important, at Brixham College we believe that there is more to a good education. As well as ensuring our students succeed in exams, we aim to develop our values of high expectations, knowledge, character, leadership and continued improvement in all our children. "We are rightly proud of being a comprehensive school providing excellent educational opportunities for all children, irrespective of ability or aptitude." Mr M Eager, Principal Extra-curricular opportunities enable pupils to develop their talents and interests. Some pupils have leadership roles. Pupils are proud of the support that they give to charities - Ofsted 2023, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West. 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 and we support and develop every member of our community to:
  • Think about their Thinking
  • Be their Best self
  • Shape their Success