Chair of the Education Services Governance Committee

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Full time

A fantastic voluntary opportunity has arisen to appoint a Chair of the Education and Governance Services Committee at Peterhouse School in Southport. 

As the Chair of the committee you will play a crucial role in leading the current education committee at Peterhouse ensuring that statutory requirements and regulations for Education Services are met, and that service resources are used effectively.

 

With contributions from the board you will work towards ensuring exceptional standards are met for the Education of young people who attend Peterhouse School. Ideally you will be already familiar with current OFSTED frameworks and requirements for Education services and will have the knowledge of working towards these set requirements. 

This is a voluntary role and will include attending meetings at the school several times per month. It would be ideal for someone with an Education and leadership background.

To receive a candidate information pack, please email Jess Rens (Talent Attraction Lead) jessica.rens@autisminitiatives.org

Purpose of the role

The role of chair is crucial to the effective functioning of the governance committee, while providing clear direction and leadership the chair will not act in isolation but will encourage the board to work together to form an effective team. The chair would be expected to work within/to the revised Ofsted framework ensuring there is clear evidence of the following criteria:

• Those responsible for governance understand their role and carry this out effectively. They ensure that the provider has a clear vision and strategy and that resources are managed well. They hold leaders to account for the quality of education or training.

• Those with responsibility for governance ensure that the provider fulfils its statutory duties, for example under the Equality Act 2010, and other duties, for example in relation to the ‘Prevent’ strategy and safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of learners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Committee, ensuring it fulfils its functions effectively; ensuring that members work as an effective team and understand their accountability and the part they play in service development.

• Offer support, encouragement and challenge to the Leadership.

• Ensure that Committee members have sufficient skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles effectively, supporting recruitment and training for new members and considering succession planning as appropriate.

• Discuss training requirements and opportunities for Committee Members with the Leadership.

• Provide Induction for new Committee members, in liaison with the Leadership and the Clerk.

 

• Assure themselves that statutory requirements and regulations for Education Services are met, and that service resources are used effectively.

• Address any concerns arising regarding individual Committee members, liaising with members of the Executive Team or Board of Trustees as appropriate.



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