Governor Springwell Learning Community (Springwell Special Academy and Springwell Alternative Academy, Barnsley S71 2AY, and Greenacre School, Barnsley S70 6RG) at Wellspring Academy Trust
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About this Role
Shape the
Future: Become a School Governor
Are you interested in improving children’s education and giving back to your local community? This voluntary role is a critical function within education, now more than ever. If you are over 18 and have a little spare time, you could become a School Governor.
What Does a
Governor Do?
The Governing Body works
together as a collective to:
● Set the strategic vision and values for the
school
● Hold the Principal to account for educational
standards and staffing performance
● Oversee the school’s financial health,
ensuring good value for public money; and
● Engage with the local community and
stakeholders to build support.
What Is The Commitment?
The Greenacre and
Springwell Local Governing Body meets five times a year for approximately two
hours per meeting, usually on Mondays starting at 4:30pm. Meetings are held at
one of our school sites, with the flexibility to join online also. You will need to set aside some time to
review documents beforehand, and you will be invited to take part in visits and
school events throughout the year.
What
Skills and Qualities are we looking for?
We are seeking individuals who
●
Embody
strong ethics and values.
●
Are
passionate about innovative approaches to education.
●
Believe
that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.
No prior experience in education
is necessary; we value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from all
backgrounds.
How
Being A Governor Will Benefit You
Being a Governor provides
a unique opportunity to make a positive social impact while aiding your own
personal and professional development:
● Leadership: Development of strategic leadership skills.
● Networking: Expansion of professional networks.
● Skills:
Building of governance, compliance, and financial acumen.
● Growth:
Personal growth and building of confidence.
About Our
Schools
Greenacre
School
OUR
VISION: Happy, hopeful pupils,
equipped with voice and choice.
OUR
MISSION: As a school we are
determined to: Nurture our pupils to become successful learners who enjoy
school and make the most of their interests and talents. Empower our pupils to
be confident decision-makers who can advocate for their needs and
desires.Prepare our pupils for life beyond school ensuring they are ready and
excited for their next steps.
Things
we care about: Environment - Inclusion - Commitment - Connections - Wellbeing -
Magic!
Springwell
Learning Community - Special Academy and Alternative Academy
Springwell Learning Community consists of
two schools that work together to support children and young people throughout
Barnsley.
OUR
VISION: Two schools that ensure all children and young people are
exceptionally well prepared for further education, training and employment;
empowering them to be active, valued citizens who make a meaningful and
positive contribution to society.
OUR
MISSION: We will be relentless in our aim to:
● Teach
every pupil to read and keep them reading - no exceptions.
● Ensure
every pupil meets the objectives set out in their Education Health and Care
Plan.
● Provide
an appropriate, balanced and challenging curriculum, which equips pupils for
their next steps.
●
Model and nurture positive relationships and strong
partnerships.
OUR
VALUES: KINDNESS -
COURAGE - CURIOSITY - PRIDE
Details of the school
visions can be found on the website: https://springwellacademies.co.uk/ and https://greenacre-school.co.uk/
Further Information:
If you would like an informal discussion about this
vacancy, please contact our Governance Officer, Megan Cotney, at m.cotney@wellspringacademies.org.uk
If you would like to apply for this post, please
complete our application form which can be found on this link:
https://forms.gle/9gSqdfdsMoLfkSTh9
Wellspring Academy
Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All
posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested
and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance
at interview. Further pre-appointment checks, including section 128 checks,
will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to
equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect
the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from
all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from
Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you require any support with
completing your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in
the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an
overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided
in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Mel Gibbons
m.gibbons@wellspringacademies.org.uk
Wellspring Academy Trust
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationSouth Yorkshire
S70 2JW
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