Chair of Governing Body - Ambitious College (Ambitious about autism), London
Ambitious about Autism seeks a motivated and passionate leader to Chair the Governing Body of Ambitious College. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the future of this pioneering specialist college for autistic young people aged 16-25.
Job title: Chair of Governing Body – Ambitious College (Ambitious about autism), London
Salary: Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid
Hours: As Chair of Ambitious College’s Governing Body, you will join the Education and Care Committee, meeting termly online for 2-3 hours and 1-2 hours of twilight governor training. We encourage campus visits and attendance at events about one day a month.
Main geographical location of role: London over two Pear campuses – CONEL and West Thames
Closing date: 16 December 2024
Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): Apply here
Job Description
As our current Chair of the Governing Body completes their term, we seek a successor to lead Ambitious College during a pivotal time. The new Chair will guide our strategic direction, ensuring the Governing Body contributes effectively to our mission and meets all educational responsibilities in line with Ambitious about Autism’s strategy. The Chair also plays a role on the organisation’s board-level Education and Care Committee, influencing decisions that ultimately shape the future of the College. While financial and property management falls outside the Governing Body’s remit, the Chair will be instrumental in overseeing the performance of the College in terms of quality, compliance with education and other requirements and stakeholder engagement.
You will work closely with governors, Ambitious about Autism’s Education and Care Committee, the Head of College, and the Executive Head, providing leadership during a significant period of growth, development, change and opportunity.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced leader committed to supporting autistic young people. Our new Chair will have experience on a Governing Body or Trustee Board. This voluntary role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of autistic young people, and we are looking for someone who is inclusive and who engages effectively and sensitively.
The landscape of SEND funding presents unique challenges. Local authorities continue to experience increasing financial pressures, which impacts SEND provision. A Chair with an understanding of the wider SEND sector is therefore essential. This could be from a leadership, governance or policy role in SEND.
For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:
Jennifer Horan | jennifer@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07519 070497
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