Governor

Become a Local Governing Committee Governor for Connex!

Brunel Education is currently recruiting Governors to support Connex, an Alternative Provision offering personalised and bespoke curriculums to our children and young people (CYP) who have a range of special educational needs. We support our Bespoke SEND Learners, ranging in age from EYFS to Key Stage 4, in small groups or as individuals, along with supporting them in their mainstream schools and settings through our Outreach Services.

If you are a professional who has an interest in education and wants to support the Leadership Team with your passion, experience and knowledge – we would love to hear from you! We would especially like to hear form you if you have experience or an interest in Safeguarding CYP.

Governors don’t need specific qualifications, just an ability to listen, think through new ideas and decide what’s best for Connex as part of a team. You will need to set high expectations and be able to ask challenging questions, but you are not expected to make day to day decisions about how Connex is run… That’s the job of the Principal and their Senior Leadership Team.

The Local Governing Committee (LGC) is a unique and collaborative group of provision employees, parents and professionals who are dedicated to ensuring our CYP receive the very best in their educational lifecycle. It is a real opportunity to make a positive difference and become a key part of the community our provision serves.

We would welcome you to visit us. Please call Mark Wiseman (Principal) on 07918 497 095 to arrange a visit to tour the site or/and have an informal conversation.

More about your contribution and commitments

This role is voluntary, and meetings are a minimum of 3 LGC Business Meetings and 3 additional LGC meetings focusing on the quality of education, and a number of committee meetings each year which you will be consulted on in advance. There may be times where you are requested at short notice to join urgent meetings - but in these rare cases this is avoided as much as possible.

Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with senior leaders and colleagues on the LGC will be key, so your ability to build relationships with colleagues is pivotal, and getting to know the provision, including visiting occasionally during operational hours will be ideal for you to integrate yourself as an active member of the LGC.

To see more on this fantastic opportunity, please see below the downloadable role description. To discuss the role in further detail, please contact Michelle Carter (Head of Governance) at carterm@brunel.org.uk or apply now via this page!

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon@brunel.org.uk or 01793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.