Do you want to make a difference? Then, why not become a Trustee or a school governor?
What difference will you make?
This exciting opportunity is for people who share our passion for improving the life chances of all children and who will help us shape the future direction of education in South East Cornwall.
What are we looking for?
There are 7 soft skills which are vital for the role of a Trustee in a schools Trust:
1. Committed – Devoting the required time/energy to the role and ambitious to achieve best possible outcomes for pupils.
2. Confident – Of an independent mind, able to lead and contribute to courageous conversations.
3. Curious – Possessing an enquiring mind and an analytical approach.
4. Challenging – Providing appropriate challenge to the status quo and driving for improvement.
5. Collaborative – Prepared to listen and work in partnership with others.
6. Critical – Understanding the value of critical friendship and pursuing learning opportunities.
7. Creative – Able to challenge conventional wisdom and be open-minded about new approaches.
We are looking for those with at least three years experience in either a governance role and/or data analysis. We would be particularly interested in volunteers who have some time available during the working day.
What will you be doing?
Our collaborative educational Trust serves a vibrant rural community and is committed to providing the best possible learning experiences for pupils and students in our schools: Dobwalls, Landulph and Trewidland Primary and Liskeard, Looe and Saltash Secondary. Collectively we have a total of approximately 3,000 students, 450 staff and a budget of £17m. The Trust is seeking to appoint further Trustees to join the Board. Some experience and expertise is an advantage, but enthusiasm for creating a safe and inspiring environment for our children to learn in is more important.
Trustees are jointly responsible for the general control and management of the administration of the Trust. In addition, they must carry out the three core governance functions:
1. Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
2. Hold the Executive Team to account for the educational performance of the Trust’s schools.
3. Oversee the financial performance of the Trust and make sure its money is well spent.
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