SMART- Governor and Trustee - Volunteer

SMART
- Governor and Trustee vacancies - Volunteer

Do you want to make a difference? Then, why not become a Trustee or a school governor? 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.

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.

• Committed – For instance, devoting the required time/energy to the role and ambitious to achieve best possible outcomes for pupils.
• Confident – Of an independent mind, able to lead and contribute to courageous conversations, to express their opinion and to play an active role on the board.
• Curious – Possessing an enquiring mind and an analytical approach and understanding the value of meaningful questioning.
• Challenging – Providing appropriate challenge to the status quo, not taking information or data at face value and always driving for improvement.
• Collaborative – Prepared to listen to and work in partnership with others and understanding the importance of building strong working relationships within the board and with executive leaders, staff, parents and carers, pupils/students, the local community and employers.
• Critical – Understanding the value of critical friendship which enables both challenge and support, and self‑reflective, pursing learning and development opportunities to improve their own and whole board effectiveness.
• Creative – Able to challenge conventional wisdom and be open‑minded about new approaches to problem‑solving; recognising the value of innovation and creative thinking to organisational development and success.

• Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Hold the Executive Team to account for the educational performance of the school/Trust
• Oversee the financial performance of the school/Trust and make sure its money is well spent

The 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 approximately 3,000 students, 450 staff and a budget of £17m.

Location:

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom.