College Governor
Sir George Monoux College
Waltham Forest
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 July 2019
Job overview
At Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, we are determined to ensure that all of our students reach their full potential and develop the skills and personality to lead successful futures. Based in Walthamstow, London, we serve a diverse body of about 1700 learners, aged 16-19. For more information about our College please look at our website as www.sgmc.ac.uk
In mid to late 2021, three of our most experienced Governors (Members of the Corporation) will reach the end of the maximum term of office at our College. These include the Chair of Governors and two Vice Chairs. In mid 2022, two other experienced Governors will also leave. With this in mind, we are planning a succession process now so that the Corporation (the Governing Body) remains an effective and cohesive leadership body, able to address, with our senior staff, the challenges we will inevitably face.
To help with our succession strategy, we wish to recruit an exceptional individual who has significant experience of chairing, either a board, committee or similar body in an organisation of at least similar size and complexity. This may be someone from the public, private of charity sector. A connection with the area served by the College would be an advantage, as would knowledge of education.
Experience in one of the following would also be an advantage.
• Financial management and/or oversight in an organisation of a similar size.
• Audit, either as an experienced auditor or as a member of an audit committee;
• Senior experience in education, particularly post-16 education.
To be considered, applicants will also need strong personal qualities, including sound judgment, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
The estimated time commitment is the equivalent of approximately one day a month. This includes attendance at six Corporation meetings a year – three are evening meetings and three are on Saturday mornings – and attendance at one or two Corporation sub-committees, which meet termly.
We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. Detailed information about this position is available on the College website at www.sgmc.ac.uk/vacancies This position is voluntary and unremunerated, although expenses can be claimed in line with the College’s expenses policy
If you are interested in this role please send a letter of no more than two sides of A4 together with your CV and a completed Skills and Experience Matrix available with the background information to Robert Smith, Clerk to the Corporation at robertusfaber@hotmail.co.uk The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 31st July 2019.
We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance
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About Sir George Monoux College
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Sir George Monoux College is a Sixth Form College serving a diverse body of learners. It is situated in the North East London Borough of Waltham Forest, which borders Epping Forest. The College is located on a single 17.5 acre site in Walthamstow. The main building is set back from the road in landscaped grounds, surrounded by two playing fields. The College serves a wide catchment area and approximately half of its students live in the neighbouring London Boroughs of Newham, Haringey, Hackney, Enfield and Tower Hamlets. Access to Central London is good via tube, rail and bus links.
In a recent OFSTED visit the college was graded as ‘Good’ in all categories, with a particular emphasis on the high-quality teaching and positive student behaviour at the college. Our students often make excellent progress from where they were at GCSE, and we are ambitious about where they go next, with an improving trend of Russell Group entry as well as high value work and apprenticeships. The College aims to help students reach their highest potential whether it is academic, artistic or vocational.
There are currently approximately 1800 students at the College, all of them on full-time courses. Over 85% of the students come from minority ethnic groups living in London. The College curriculum provision includes a variety of GCE A/AS level subjects, BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 subjects, and the possibility to resit GCSE courses in English and Mathematics. All subjects are encompassed within one of the seven learning pathways.
We have invested millions over the past few years to provide exceptional facilities for our students. The original main building is constantly being updated and refurbished. The Brockman Building was opened in September 2003, providing first class accommodation and facilities for Music, Media and Performing Arts. It also houses the sports hall, changing rooms and an IT Suite. The Drapers Building was opened in September 2004 and boasts an exceptional Learning Resource Centre, excellent Art and Photography studios, a state of the art language laboratory plus a café and relaxation area. This new building is also home to the Humanities department where classrooms are bright and spacious, providing a very pleasant environment.
In addition, other recently developed areas include the student conservatory, Theatre, Guidance Unit and Student Development Centre. The garden areas have been beautifully landscaped. In 2002, new Science laboratories were added and a new IT Suite was created. The whole College is well equipped with computers, reference books, audio visual equipment and a range of journals and newspapers. The College buildings are accessible for wheelchair users.
Sporting and recreational facilities are excellent, with a sports hall, weight training gym and sports fields. Newly refurbished changing rooms link the new building to the Sports Centre. Our students compete locally and in some cases nationally at basketball, netball, athletics, football and cricket. The College’s basketball team were recently under 19 English Schools’ National Champions.
The College currently employs approximately 200 staff, around 90 of which are support staff. We have increased the number of teaching staff in response to continued growth.
We have created a unique learning community, which enables our students to develop personal attributes and skills alongside their academic or vocational qualifications, to prepare them for higher education or employment.
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