Management Committee Member (Governor)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential skills

• Critical listening and the ability to ask effective questions.
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Desirable skills and experience

Experience in, or a willingness to develop knowledge of, one or more of the following areas

• Income generation and fundraising
• School collaboration models (joining a multi-academy trust)
• Acquired brain injury (ABI) – whether through professional experience, lived experience as an adult, or as a parent, guardian, or kinship carer of a child with an ABI.
• Hospital education provision

Other desirable skills and experience include

• Understanding and interpretation of data
• Finance and/or accounting knowledge.
• HR experience
• Leadership and management skills
• Risk management skills.
• Legal expertise
• Marketing and communication skills

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the education and lives of children and young people with acquired brain injuries and complex needs.
• The chance to contribute to the strategic leadership and development of a unique specialist provision.
• A welcoming and dedicated school community.
• The opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience to support effective governance and help shape the future of the school.
• A rewarding voluntary role within a specialist education setting based in a beautiful and unique environment.
• Support and opportunities for governor training and development.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).