Trustee / Vice Chair

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College

“Transforming Lives”

Position Description

Trustees play an important role in leading and guiding our Academy, through regular interaction both with staff and as a board of trustees, to achieve excellent outcomes for our pupils. They set the strategic vision and direction, approve the annual budget, make major policy decisions about capital expenditure and also appoint the Principal.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who already has governor/trustee experience to be part of the succession planning for the Board by acting as the Vice Chair. It will allow you to further develop your professional skills and experience such as strategic thought and planning, data analysis, building relationships and networks, financial review and planning, and chairing of meetings. These are all vital skills which are valued by employers and can assist in your own career development.

The full Board of Trustees meets 4 times a year with meetings generally taking place face to face in the late afternoon/early evening. Sub-committees (Quality, Finance & HR and Audit & Risk) meet 3 times a year. You will also have the opportunity to become involved and contribute to a specialist area e.g. curriculum, finance, data, HR, health and safety dependent upon your skills.

Trustees are provided with an induction and training program appropriate for their skills and experience.

About Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (a “Single Academy Trust”)

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a popular and growing organisation with a culture of mutual respect and inclusion, which creates a safe, secure and happy learning environment, based in Woolwich in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We believe that the sixth form experience is about developing the whole person and not just a place to take qualifications. Our outstanding reputation for supporting and developing young people and a drive towards social cohesion, community and identity is unprecedented. 

Visitors to the college are impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere that they experience here. This comes from the sincere and respectful relationships amongst students and staff, creating a community in which each person is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our services and infrastructure enable young people with the widest range of abilities, needs, interests and experiences, the opportunity to participate fully in all of the courses and facilities that we offer. 

Benefits to you

New skills you’ll gain:

• Strategic planning
• Experience on a board
• Holding senior leaders to account and ability to provide challenge
• Finance, and maintaining oversight of potentially multi-million pound budgets
• Human resources and performance management
• Project management
• Communication and teamwork
• Decision making
• Problem solving

Selection Criteria

We are looking for a trustee to join us and contribute to the successful running of the Academy. This is an ideal opportunity someone who already has governor/trustee experience to take on more responsibility as the Vice Chair and to be considered in the succession planning for the Chair role. Given the current composition of the board, we are seeking a Trustee with experience of the education sector, ideally within the Academy and Post 16 sectors. To have an initial conversation and find out more about the role, please contact our Chair of Trustees, Jackie Gray (jackie.gray@shc.ac.uk). Alternatively, send a copy of your CV together with a covering letter to hrteam@shc.ac.uk

Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th March 2023

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all Trustees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.