Local Governor or Trustee

Are you interested in becoming a Local Governor or Trustee? Are you passionate about education and improving the life chances of all children and young people? 

The Grand Union Multi Academy is the first school led Multi Academy Trust to open in Ealing. Whilst our Trust seeks to establish formal partnerships between local schools committed to supporting each other, we also seek to collaborate and share expertise with schools beyond the Trust. 

Vision & Values

The Grand Union Multi Academy Trust (GU MAT) is a cross-phase family of schools committed to the common aim of continuous school improvement through collaboration, support and challenge. We seek to be a network of 3-5 schools where every child/young person receives the best possible education through the sharing of best practice and world class professional development opportunities for staff.

We believe that there is a moral imperative to spread best practice beyond the confines of one school. We aim to promote a culture of our schools and students across the Trust.

All schools will support the Trust motto “Together we Achieve” and support the development of our four strategic cornerstones shown below and within an ethos which values equality, diversity and inclusion:

• An inclusive ethos underpinned by a strong code of behaviour
• A determined focus on teaching and learning which stems from evidence informed best practice
• A rich, varied and well-sequenced curriculum
• Rigorous data tracking and intervention.

What do Trustees and Governors do?

Trustees and Governors roles are voluntary and do not require any specialist knowledge of education however the roles require individuals who have the energy and skills to make a real contribution to shaping the future of our schools.

The Board of Trustees manages the business of the Trust and may exercise all their powers. The Trustees ensure compliance with the Trust’s charitable objects and with company and charity law. Trustees are responsible for maintaining stability during growth and the management of a dynamic structure. The role also includes contributing to financial planning for sustainability and holding the Executive Headteacher to account.

The Local Governors monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the Executive Headteacher / and Headteacher.

What does the role offer?

• A chance to develop your own personal skills

• Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/governance matters

• A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential

• Support and guidance from fellow trustees and governors.

Person Specification

In looking to fill these vacancies we are interested in applications from people with the skills outlined below but this is not essential. What is more important is enthusiasm, interest, and the willingness to learn.

We are looking for Trustees and Governors for our successful and growing Multi Academy Trust and Local Governors for Featherstone High School. We are looking for experienced and skilled individuals from an educational or commercial setting to join us and help shape the future of our Trust. We would be especially keen to hear from individuals that have a background in finance or HR. The time commitment is around 3-4 hours each term on average, and meetings are a mixture of online and face-to-face late in the working day. 

How to apply

If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role before applying, please email Shahbaz Haider, Director of Finance and Operations at shaider@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk to arrange an informal chat.  

If you are interested, please complete the Governor/Trustee application form, detailing the skills, attributes, and experiences you have that will make you a success. Application forms should be returned to Harjinder Johal, Head of HR via email:

hjohal@featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk

Featherstone High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality and diversity in all aspects of employment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality is at the heart of Featherstone High School’s Value and motto “together we achieve”. FHS understand that, in order to enable all members of our community to achieve their full potential, we need to be proactive and positive in ensuring everyone is given equal treatment and opportunities, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other of the protected characteristics.