School Governor / School Strategy Board (SSB) Member
GLF Schools
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 December 2019
Job overview
We are looking for people from the local community who can share their viewpoints, experience, skills and fresh ideas.
We have exciting and rewarding opportunities across Croydon, Surrey, Crawley, Wokingham, Didcot and Banbury for you to join a local governance committee known as a School Strategy Board (SSB) at a GLF School in your community.
GLF Schools is a family of non-selective schools including primary and secondary schools, aspiring to create a group of academies with a reputation for delivering an outstanding education for all children and students. Whilst operating as a part of a family, each school exists in its own right maintaining its unique characteristics and individual identity. Whilst all schools serve to meet the needs of the local community, all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience.
As a SSB member at a GLF School, you will help plan the strategic direction of the school by setting the values, aims and objectives for the school. The SSB is responsible for promoting high standards of achievement and attainment.
As a school SSB member, your work will include:
- Determining the school improvement strategy which includes recommending the budget and agreeing the staffing structure
- Monitoring and evaluating the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Planning the strategic direction of the school by setting the values, aims and objectives for the school
Requirements
Expertise that will contribute to effective governance includes:
- Legal
- Finance
- Marketing
- HR
- IT
- Education
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Time commitment:
SSB meetings
Meetings take place every half term ie. about every 6 weeks. Meetings last two hours. Timings vary but most SSBs take place at the beginning of the working day or early evening. There are papers for you to read prior to meetings to ensure that questions can be prepared.
Training
Free training sessions are offered termly which last between 1.5 - 2 hours. Online training is also available for specific courses.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please download and complete the application form. Alternatively, if you would like to know more about governance at GLF, email our recruitment team. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
GLF Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff, SSB members and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and section 128 check.
Please note; to apply for this position please click the apply button below. On submitting your basic information you will receive an automated email with a link to the full application form which should be completed and returned to recruitment@glfschools.org
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About GLF Schools
- GLF Schools
- The Beacon School, Picquets Way, Banstead
- Surrey
- SM7 1AG
- United Kingdom
GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust; a group of schools governed through a single set of members and directors to help maintain, improve and raise high educational standards across a number of schools. We currently have a mixture of primary and secondary schools across Surrey, Croydon, Wokingham, West Sussex and Oxfordshire.
Joining GLF schools brings a wealth of opportunity both personally and professionally. Each school in our trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from a dedicated and experienced support team. GLF Schools will recognise your skills, encourage creativity and provide opportunities for you to grow, learn and flourish. As a member of staff you can expect GLF to invest in your career progression, provide a bespoke career development plan and offer the potential to be fast tracked into leadership.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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