School Governor (Voluntary)
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Unpaid - this is a voluntary role
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2023
Job overview
The Governing Body of The Wellington Primaries Academy are seeking additional governors.
The Wellington Primaries Academies are formed of two ambitious, growing, and inclusive 4-11 Primary schools. Wellington Eagles and Wellington Lions are based on the edge of the beautiful Salisbury Plain and serve the families of Tidworth and Ludgershall area, both schools are proud members of the Ascend Learning Trust.
We currently have close to 300 students on roll in a mixture of 1 and 2 form entry classes, with potential to grow to full capacity of 420 pupils.
Governors are responsible for ensuring the clarity of direction of The Wellington Primaries Academy, holding the Headteacher to account for educational performance, and overseeing the priorities of the school.
Governors are required to attend six Governing body meetings a year, one per term. Meetings are normally on Tuesday, with a start time of 9.00am, and last approximately 2 hours. Governors are also expected to make occasional visits to the school, for example to attend an evening Awards ceremony or musical evening. There are also opportunities during the day to take part in meetings with the senior leadership team to find out more about the work of the school.
Closing date: Open until successful appointment is made.
Interview date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement:
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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About Wellington Lions Primary Academy
- Wellington Lions Primary Academy
- Oatway Road, Tidworth
- Wiltshire
- SP9 7FP
- United Kingdom
Wellington Lions, part of the Ascend Learning Trust, is a purpose-built school based within the new housing development in NEQ (North East Quadrant) of Tidworth and caters for pupils from Reception through to Year 6.
At Wellington Lions Primary Academy we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey. We actively encourage our children to be curious and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming life-long learners.
We support our children to grow into positive, well rounded citizens and work alongside them to encourage kindness, grit, integrity, acceptance, curiosity and courageousness. By instilling these values we give children the chance to shine and be proud of all that they achieve, both academically and personally.
Wellington Primaries offer an education that promotes:
Excellence through the rigorous learning of key skills within a rich and broad curriculum.
Holistic learning by developing the whole child.
Innovation in the way that we teach and learn.
Collaboration with parents and carers, the ALT Family, the military community and local primary schools.
ALT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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