School Governor

**At MacIntyre School we believe that potential is limitless and that every child can achieve ‘above and beyond’.**

We’re looking for school governors to play a valuable role on our Local Advisory Board (LAB). As a LAB member you’ll ensure sound governance by bringing your area of expertise to the table. You’ll help to shape the future direction of the school, ensure good use of financial resources, act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head of Education, and hold them to account.

You don’t need any previous experience in a school, or as a governor as we’ll provide the training, but you will need to be passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young people.
- Compliance and/or Health & Safety
- Property, construction or facilities
- Safeguarding
- Recruitment, staffing or HR

This is a voluntary position. You’ll need to be available to attend LAB meetings at the school for a minimum of four times per year, plus two school visits per year.

**About us**

MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

MacIntyre School in Wingrave offers an innovative and challenging curriculum individually tailored to provide each student with the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes. Learning takes place throughout the waking day whether at school, in the residential houses or out in the community, where we provide an exciting range of off-site learning activities. We promote independence and effective communication in everything that we do.

Learning activities may include: physical exercise (e.g. climbing, swimming, walking, water sports), work experience (e.g. on a farm), community access (e.g. in shops or cafes) or class based activities (e.g. music and dance & creative arts).

**How to apply**

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**COVID-19 Information**

We will take every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process and your employment with MacIntyre. We encourage all our employees to follow Government advice and get vaccinated against COVID and flu.