Chair of Governors, Ark Boulton Academy
Location: Birmingham
Volunteer position, travel expenses are paid.
Term: three years, renewable
Closing date: 13 January 2020
Interview dates: w/c 27 January 2020
About the role:
This is an exciting time to join us as Chair of Governors. You will become a part of a close-knit community of enthusiastic governors, teachers, senior leaders, pupils and parents, with guidance and support from the central team of experts at Ark Schools. The Chair must provide the local governing body with a clear lead and direction, ensuring that the governors work as an effective team and understand their own roles. The ideal candidate will have some experience in school governance (although this is not essential) and will have demonstrated leadership skills in a board or committee setting.
About you:
As well as an interest in and commitment to the education sector we are seeking the following personal attributes:
- An engaging style, providing ideas and solutions
- A willingness to commit the required time and effort
- Team focused with strong leadership skills
- High levels of integrity
- An ability to challenge appropriately
About us:
Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference.
How to apply:
For a confidential, informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Lucy Taylor (lucy.taylor@arkonline.org).
If you would like to be considered for the role, please send an up-to-date CV with a covering letter explaining why you believe you would be suitable for the role to our Head of Governance, Liz Dawson (elizabeth.dawson@arkonline.org).
The closing date for application is 13th January 2020 and interviews will be held w/c 27th January. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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