Join Barnsley College, one of the most successful further education colleges in the region, as they seek to appoint a new governor who can bring their expertise to support this outstanding college as they strive to deliver excellent outcomes which transform the lives of their students.
* Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
* Salary: Unremunerated
Barnsley College is an outstanding further education provider in South Yorkshire. With a wide catchment area and a broad provision, we are privileged to provide education and training to over 10,000 students each year. When joining us, students are able to enrol on A levels, T levels, apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships and higher education, all in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
We recognise that our Governance plays a vital role in our success as we strive for continuous improvement. As such, we now seek to appoint a new Governor to join our board. We welcome applications from candidates who will bring new expertise, differing perspectives and robust challenge. We look forward to appointing a candidate who can help ensure that we continue to deliver the very best we can for our students, people and the communities we serve.
Who we are.
In March 2022, we were graded as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, a standard we have maintained for over a decade, making us one of only a handful of colleges across the country that have been able to do so. We are very proud of this as a college and will continue to strive for excellence in every way to ensure we maintain the high-quality learning experience that we provide for our students.
We deliver exceptional teaching and learning with a purpose to ensure that all our students achieve their own personal aims, progress onto work or higher education, and that they have a great time doing so. In addition to this, we feel proud of the opportunities we provide for our staff who, each year, report high levels of satisfaction whilst working with us. We are proud too, of the relationships and reputation we have across the local area, with the people, the businesses and the communities of Barnsley.
We pride ourselves on offering a diverse provision and work in partnership with local stakeholders to ensure that this meets local needs, therefore ensuring that our students will have opportunities to progress at the end of their courses. This provision extends across areas such as performing arts, digital and media, horticulture, travel & tourism, engineering and construction. Our campuses offer purpose-built settings, ensuring our students learn in industry standard facilities and within an environment that reflects their future workplaces. We are also very proud to be a part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology, where we work in partnership with other local providers to deliver world-class technical education and training.
About the role.
The Board of Governors and the leadership team work very closely to ensure the college continues to realise success and retain strong financial health. Governors are responsible for setting the overall direction and culture of the college, working alongside the executive team to develop the long-term organisational strategy and to review progress being made against this.
Our board is made up of a diverse range of experienced professionals who each bring their expertise and passion to offer support, advice and scrutiny to our senior leaders so that we can continue working towards our vision, in line with our strategic priorities.
Who we are looking for.
As we look to further strengthen our board, we now seek to welcome a new member to join us. Candidates for this role will use their expertise, experience and knowledge to contribute to the college and support our senior leaders as a critical friend, offering support, scrutiny and challenge to the board, whilst bringing their own personal experiences and perspectives to our decision making.
Candidates will have a passion for education and an appreciation for the impacts we have within our local communities. You will be committed to the college and its values and be able to collaborate with our team as we work together to achieve shared goals and ambitions.
Following a recent skills audit of our board, we welcome interest from candidates who have experience and expertise in the following areas:
* Finance (Qualified Accountant)
* IT/Cyber Security/Data
* Educational Standards
* Business Development/Grant Funding
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding further educational provider, supporting them as they continue to strive for excellence.
Whilst previous governor experience is welcomed, it is not essential. The college welcomes applications from those who would be undertaking their first governor role, and full training and support will be provided.
All board meetings are face to face whilst it is possible to join committees online. Governors will be expected to dedicate between 10-12 hours per month to their role.
Peridot Partners and Barnsley College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Olivia Robson.
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