To keep up to date with the Ofsted framework and be able to challenge the leadership of the Academy in relation to this. This will include meeting with and answering questions from Ofsted during an inspection if required. Determining the aims, policies and priorities of the Academy. Monitoring and evaluating the work of the academy, working with the SLT to create and review an academy development plan that seeks to improve outcomes for children. Securing high levels of attendance and good standards of behaviour. This includes attending meetings/committees with parents if required. Ensuring that all children in the academy have access to a broad and balanced curriculum suitable to age and ability, which prepares them for adult life. Ensuring the health and safety of students and staff. To implement effective policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Overseeing the community aspects of the academy for example community use and sports facilities. Strategic management of the academy budget and staffing. To respect all governing body decisions and to support them in public. To act within the framework of the policies of the trust, governing body and legal requirements. To get to know the academy: its needs, strengths and weaknesses. To learn and interrogate performance data, such as that provided by RAISE online. To act as a link governor for a specific subject area or other designated area of responsibility. To commit to training and development opportunities. To work in a way that protects and respects confidentiality of students and academy business. Governor of Wearmouth Learning Trust PERSON SPECIFICATION Category Essential Requirements QUALIFICATION An interest in the education of children and a willingness to AND TRAINING undertake relevant training EXPERIENCE, Excellent communication skills Sound judgement and the ability to make objective decisions KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Assimilation skills to help absorb and make use of wide ranges of information and data Ability to ask probing questions Analytical and problem solving skills The ability to establish good working relationships with governors and at all levels The capacity to develop specific knowledge and understanding of the academy and its community An understanding of the role of a governor Fairness A commitment to securing the best educational outcomes for young people The ability to respect and uphold confidentiality Integrity to act without self-interest
To keep up to date with the Ofsted framework and be able to challenge the leadership of the Academy in relation to this. This will include meeting with and answering questions from Ofsted during an inspection if required. Determining the aims, policies and priorities of the Academy. Monitoring and evaluating the work of the academy, working with the SLT to create and review an academy development plan that seeks to improve outcomes for children. Securing high levels of attendance and good standards of behaviour. This includes attending meetings/committees with parents if required. Ensuring that all children in the academy have access to a broad and balanced curriculum suitable to age and ability, which prepares them for adult life. Ensuring the health and safety of students and staff. To implement effective policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Overseeing the community aspects of the academy for example community use and sports facilities. Strategic management of the academy budget and staffing. To respect all governing body decisions and to support them in public. To act within the framework of the policies of the trust, governing body and legal requirements. To get to know the academy: its needs, strengths and weaknesses. To learn and interrogate performance data, such as that provided by RAISE online. To act as a link governor for a specific subject area or other designated area of responsibility. To commit to training and development opportunities. To work in a way that protects and respects confidentiality of students and academy business. Governor of Wearmouth Learning Trust PERSON SPECIFICATION Category Essential Requirements QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING An interest in the education of children and a willingness to undertake relevant training EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Excellent communication skills Sound judgement and the ability to make objective decisions Assimilation skills to help absorb and make use of wide ranges of information and data Ability to ask probing questions Analytical and problem solving skills The ability to establish good working relationships with governors and at all levels The capacity to develop specific knowledge and understanding of the academy and its community An understanding of the role of a governor Fairness A commitment to securing the best educational outcomes for young people The ability to respect and uphold confidentiality Integrity to act without self-interest
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