Governor

8 months ago


London, United Kingdom Future Academies Full time

**Governor at Future Academies**

**Location**: London/Hertfordshire

**Salary**: Voluntary Post

**Job Type**:Part Time, Temporary

**Role Overview**

Future Academies invites enthusiastic individuals to influence the direction of our thriving schools by serving as a Governor. Governors play a crucial role in our success, helping to hold schools to strategic goals and ensuring all-round excellence in our educational offer. We seek individuals from varied backgrounds to contribute their unique insights and expertise, enhancing educational opportunities for our students and the broader community.

**About Us**

Future Academies, a distinguished educational charity, operates a network of primary and secondary academies focused on delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum and first-class enrichment opportunities. Founded with the vision of enabling 'Libertas per cultum' (freedom through education), we aim to provide our young people with the freedom to dictate their own life stories, driving towards exceptional attainment whilst fostering high academic aspirations among all staff and students.

**Main Areas of Responsibility**

Governors at Future Academies are instrumental in helping to uphold and safeguard our ethos and academic standards. Responsibilities include attending governance meetings, conducting academy visits, and participating in critical decision-making processes. We value diversity in our governance to reflect the communities we serve, bringing a range of perspectives to our strategic discussions.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Have a strategic mindset and can contribute to academy development
- Are effective communicators, capable of analysing data and challenging decisions constructively and with humility
- Show a strong commitment to education and community development

**Next Steps**

**Professional Development & Benefits**

Future Academies provides comprehensive training for Governors to ensure they are well-equipped to support their academy effectively. Training covers essential areas such as budget management, curriculum development, safeguarding, and understanding educational data.

**Equal Opportunities


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