School governor - Redwood Park Academy

We are a special school for 154 pupils aged 11-16 years who have complex learning difficulties. In addition to their learning difficulties some pupils have other needs associated with autistic spectrum condition, speech, language and communication difficulties and medical conditions. We are recruiting for two Co-opted Governors.

Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. As a governor you will be able to:

·       Use your own experience of education and life beyond school to inform conversations

·       Develop and utilise your skills in a board-level environment

·       Make a valuable contribution to education and your community

·       Support and challenge the school so that it improves for pupils and staff

·       Bring your unique experiences, perspectives and insights in to decision-making in the interests of the school community

Governors set the aims and objectives for the school or group of schools and set the policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives. They monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the headteacher. In action, this means:

·       Engaging with pupils, staff, parents and the school community

·       Sitting on panels and making decisions about things like pupil exclusions and staff disciplinary

·       Addressing a range of education issues within the school including disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special needs, staff workload and teacher recruitment

·       Looking at data and evidence to ask questions and have challenging conversations about the school

·       Appointing and performance reviewing the head teacher and senior leaders, including making decisions about pay

Skills

Anyone aged over 18 can be a governor and you do not need to be a parent. There is no requirement for you to have an understanding of the education system, just the necessary skills, character and time to contribute. There is plenty of training available to help you learn about education.

Schools needs and benefit from a range of professional knowledge on their governing board including education, finance, human resources, legal, marketing and public relations, property and estates management, and organisational change. Redwood Park Academy is currently particularly keen to bring governors with these skills or experience in to its community.


Details

  • Not suitable for under 18's
  • Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
  • Will require references

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 14/02/2023

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Availability Details

It is also important that you have time to commit to the role. School governors typically attend 6-12 meetings per year, as well as making school visits and having background reading and training. Our meetings are held every half term in the early evening.


Location

Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 2RY

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