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We are currently looking for governors to join the school governing board at Perryfields Enterprise Academy Trust . We are hoping that someone within the local community can help us to fill this gap.
There are approximately 250,000 school governors in England - the largest volunteer force in the country. High quality governance has a significant impact on how well a school is run and what pupils can achieve.
What does a governing board do?
Governors at the school work closely with the senior leadership team to support and challenge, aiming to maximise opportunities for all our pupils to learn, thrive and get the most out of school life.
The trust governing board is responsible for:
· Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the trust
· Holding the trust leaders to account for the educational performance of the trust
· Overseeing the financial performance of the trust and making sure money is well spent
The board is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
What we are looking for
Contrary to popular thought - you do not have to be a parent or connected to the trust in some way to be a governor.
For the trust, the main advantage of having someone from the local community join our governing board, is the expertise and experience you can bring to the role. Knowledge of human resources, data analysis, financial management, marketing, IT, facilities management and health and safety will greatly improve the effectiveness of our governing board and have a positive impact on the education of our pupils.
What governors get
As a new governor you will be supported with an induction programme and have access to a range of training courses that you can select to attend to support you in your new role. You will be part of a supportive, cohesive and well balanced governing body.
Although the role is voluntary, all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed and ongoing training and support will be provided.
Becoming a school governor is a rewarding experience and will allow you to use your skills to have a positive impact on the education of the children in the school. You may take on different challenges as you work as part of a well-established Governing Board and help to shape the future of children in your local community.
About our school
Perryfields Junior School converted to academy status on the 1st December 2016, becoming the first school in the Perryfields Enterprise Academy Trust.
Perryfields Enterprise Trust has at its core the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education. We believe in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all.
Our driving principles are underpinned with values and mindsets which will build character, confidence, a collaborative spirit and a caring attitude:
Perseverance and Resilience
Excellence and Effort
Achievement for All
Trust and Collaboration
Perryfields Junior School is a vibrant learning community where expectations and standards are high. Our pupils make huge progress in terms of learning, creativity and their understanding of themselves and others. We are very proud of what they achieve and we are relentless in our efforts to ensure that they are academically, socially and emotionally prepared for the future.We all work tirelessly to inspire pupils to achieve their full potential through excellent teaching that develops confidence, curiosity and independent learning.
The school has a highly dedicated and motivated team of staff, consisting of 12 teachers and 28 teaching assistants and support staff. We have 301 pupils on role and have recently been awarded Outstanding in our Ofsted report.
What we require of governors
In terms of time commitment, we expect that governors will attend at least 6 meetings a year, which will take place in the daytime and rarely last more than 2 hours. Visits to see and monitor the school in action will also be required, this is one of the many highlights of the role as you get to see first-hand the children learning.
Experience tells us that our governors not only make a difference to the school, but also gain much personal and professional satisfaction from the role such as learning new skills, making new friends and enhancing CVs.
We would welcome applications from any background, if you are prepared to take on the commitment of the role. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact our Chair of Governors, Mrs Julie Chandler via the school office; admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk or call 01245 250781.
Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All posts are subject to DBS checks and other relevant safeguarding screening. We will close the vacancy once the position has been filled.