Heatherbrook Primary Academy is looking for someone to lead its Governing Body as the Chair of Governors. We are ideally looking for somebody who has existing experience as a Governor or works/has worked in education. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to support children in their local community, as well as develop their own leadership skills.
The Role
With the support of the Trust’s Lead Governance Professional and Clerk, the Chair leads the Local Governing Body, ensuring it fulfils its functions and responsibilities effectively. The Chair sets the tone for high expectations, ensuring the LGB focuses on pupil outcomes, supporting and challenging the Principal and acting as a key link between the school, parents, the community, and the wider Trust. More information regarding the role is set out in the role description document.
The Academy
At Heatherbrook Primary Academy, everybody, everyday, is working together to make sure it is the very best it can be. It is committed to developing a curriculum that offers challenge to all pupils through outstanding learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. The Academy prides itself on being an inclusive school, embracing and celebrating its diversity. The Academy enjoys, and is grateful for, the loyalty and support of our families who play a vital part in our continued drive to achieve the very best.
We are seeking someone with:
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience of education, or leadership
• A genuine commitment to improving children’s lives through excellent education
Being a Chair of Governors is a hugely rewarding role, providing the opportunity to make a real difference to young people and give back to your local community. Whether you are an experienced Chair, a current governor looking to step up, or a local leader with a passion for education – we’d love to hear from you.
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Social Media Checks
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns obtained from the search will be passed over for consideration during the recruitment process.
Diversity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.