Job Introduction
We are looking for a committed and community-minded individual to join Toynbee schools Governing Body.
The governing body works collectively to provide strategic leadership and accountability for the school. As a co‑opted governor, you will help ensure high standards of education, effective financial management, and the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
The governors' vision for the school is to be the secondary school of choice in the local community through the delivery of an educational experience which balances 'Personal Best' academic progress and achievement with excellent support and holistic development for all pupils.
The governing body is responsible for the conduct of its school and must promote high standards of educational achievement at the school. It is the school’s accountable body and as such:
- monitors and evaluates the work of the school by reviewing the performance of the headteacher, the effectiveness of the policy framework, progress towards targets, and the effectiveness of the school improvement strategy.
- Signs off the self-evaluation process and responds to school improvement service and Ofsted reports as necessary. In addition, it holds the headteacher to account for the performance of the school and ensures that parents are involved, consulted and informed as appropriate, with information to the community being made available as required.
- provides a strategic view of the school by establishing a vision and setting the purpose and aims of the school within an agreed policy framework. It appoints and manages the headteacher, agreeing the school improvement strategy which includes setting statutory targets with supporting budgets and staffing structures.
Meetings
Governors need to work together as a team, under the leadership of the Chair of the governing body. At Toynbee we meet five times a year as a Full Board and in addition we have four sub committees who also meet six times a year:
- Governor Management Committee
- Finance & Staffing
- Learning & Teaching
- Welfare & Guidance
If you feel you have the skills or interests to support our school as a School Governor, or you would like more information on the role or an informal chat please contact the school -
Contact us: 023 80269026 or recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
