Governor
Welbeck - Defence Sixth Form College
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- The role is voluntary
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2018
Job overview
Appointment of Elected Non-Executive Governor
Contract term: Subject to the regulations of the Governors’ Charter
The Board of Governors of Welbeck – The Defence Sixth Form College is seeking to appoint an Elected Non-Executive Governor for this unique College. The College’s mission is ‘To inspire, educate and develop Sixth Form students in order to maximise their potential for success within the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme’; therefore, the elected person will be expected to demonstrate a strong affinity for Defence, a passion for the development and/or education of young people, and a understanding of the importance of a STEM education at sixth form level, and its particular relevance to the College’s curriculum.
This appointment is being made to replace a retiring member of the Board who gave outstanding service through her experiences and skills as an acoustic engineer and Past President of the Women’s Engineering Society and International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists. This is a voluntary, unpaid role, and associated approved expenses can be reclaimed. Service or employment within Defence, either previous or current, is not required. The Board is keen that the person appointed to this vacancy will improve the diversity of the Board and bring experience and skills from outside the Ministry of Defence in order to support the Board in exercising its duties and ensuring due diligence. The ability to visit the College frequently, and other establishment occasionally, will be important.
For further information on becoming a governor can be downloaded from our website: www.dsfc.ac.uk/governorvacancy. The closing date for applications is 18th October, 2018.
Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and governors to share this commitment. Before any appointment is confirmed, appropriate checks, which are commensurate with this role, will be conducted; this will include a DBS disclosure (enhanced) and Prohibition from Management checks.
About Welbeck - Defence Sixth Form College
- Welbeck - Defence Sixth Form College
- Forest Road, Woodhouse, Loughborough
- Leicestershire
- LE12 8WD
- United Kingdom
Located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College is a co-educational sixth form college, primarily focused on providing education to students looking to enter the British Armed Forces or the civil service. The college was established in 1953, and moved onto its current site in 2005. An independent institution, the college charges fees for study, and sets a minimum academic standard for entry based on GCSE results, however many students looking to enter the Armed Forces will receive sponsorship from the Ministry of Defence, resulting in drastically lower fees. The vast majority of the college’s students are boarders, some 300 in total.
Headteacher
Mr Peter Middleton
Values and Vision
As a college heavily focused on preparing students for life in military or government service, Welbeck Defence runs a curriculum primarily built around STEM subjects, with sponsored students being well supported through their transition into higher education and eventually the Armed Forces. Outside of the college's academic focus, as a boarding school Welbeck works hard to foster a sense of community among its pupils, with extensive opportunities for relaxation and socialisation.
ISI Inspection
“The college successfully fulfills its aims, including offering to all students a range of opportunities so that they can achieve to the best of their ability within a framework of shared values and standards. The quality of the students’ achievements in their academic work and in their activities is excellent. Students are successful in public examinations. All students including those with SEND or EAL make good progress.”
The full report into Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College can be found here.
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