📣 Volunteer Opportunity – Join Our Local Advisory Committee!

The Local Advisory Committee for Finch Woods Academy is seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our dynamic and committed team of Committee Members.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference within our school communities while developing your own skills and experience.

🌟 What Are the Benefits of Joining?

• Make a positive impact: Support the strategic direction of both schools and influence the quality of education for local children.
• Shape school improvement: Help review priorities, challenge thinking, and contribute to better outcomes for students and staff.
• Gain valuable experience: Build skills in leadership, governance, teamwork, decision‑making, and strategic planning.
• Boost your professional profile: Experience in governance looks excellent on CVs and can support career progression in education, public service, and leadership roles.
• Connect with your community: Work alongside passionate staff and fellow committee members who care about improving young people’s experiences.
• Learn about education from the inside: Deepen your understanding of how schools operate, including safeguarding, curriculum, and pupil welfare.

🎯 What You Will Achieve in This Role

• Play an active role in supporting school leaders to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
• Help ensure that every child receives the guidance and support they need to thrive.
• Be part of meaningful discussions that shape school development and future planning.
• Contribute fresh ideas and perspectives that influence real change in both settings.
• Gain confidence and knowledge in governance that can benefit you in future roles.

If you’re passionate about education and would like to contribute to the continued success of Finch Woods Academy, we’d love to hear from you!

·       By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025.

·       Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview.

·       You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here - Finch Woods Academy - Policies