Job description:
Advert Community Governor x 2 Voluntary Required as soon as possible Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners” We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes. We are looking to appoint two Community Governors. At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you: ● Enthusiastic and friendly children ● A hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children ● A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging continued professional development ● A strong coaching ethos to develop practice ● A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school In return we are looking for someone who: ● Loves working with children ● Is enthusiastic, hardworking, highly committed and enjoys working as part of a team ● Has high expectations of what all children can achieve ● Has educational experience (not essential) We have opportunities within our Local Governing Board (LGB) for individuals who are interested in supporting our school and the children and young people in our community. Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust (MAT). The Trust is a Charitable Company, with a single group of Members and a single board of Trustees. The Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) are Committees of the LiFE Trust Board. The LGB is responsible for holding the Headteacher and senior leadership of the school to account and for providing assurance to the Trust Board. They also support the Headteacher and executive team of their school to undertake their local leadership role as well as acting as a group to reflect the needs and views of the local community in which the school operates The LGB meets half termly, 6 times per year. Governors can also act as designated leads on key issues such as Safeguarding and SEND and may be asked to undertake school visits to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the school and its curriculum. School visits will help governors to understand more about their school and the reality of school life. All governors are unpaid volunteers and are drawn from a wide variety of different backgrounds - those with experience at board level, but also those with early skills
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Terms and conditions:
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
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