Job vacancy: Governor
The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust (DCVST) is looking for Governors to join our dedicated and visionary Schools Governance Boards.
The Vine Schools Trust is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) set up by the Diocese of Chelmsford. We are a family of Church of England primary schools located throughout Essex and Thurrock. Our vision is to serve our local communities by providing excellent education rooted in our Christian values. Learn more about the Trust, here.
As a Governor on your school Governance Board you will:
- Be an advocate of the Trust Board so that pupils and schools will flourish in a place where the Trust and School vision and values are translated into action
- Provide support and challenge to school leaders
- Know each school well through focused monitoring to gain assurance of school progress and policy in action which will inform decision making
Education is the great engine of personal development – Nelson Mandela
We are looking for an individual who can:
- Focus on the educational outcomes and experiences of the pupils
- Be integral to two way open and honest reporting and communication
You will also need to be:
- Organised, committed and able to work well as part of a team
- Dedicated to uphold the ethos and values of our Diocesan Trust
- Passionate about education and providing the best possible opportunities for all pupils
Your duties will include:
- Attendance at six meetings per academic year (in person or virtual)
- Reading in between meetings and undertaking monitoring activities
- Being an active participant in meetings, utilising your knowledge and experience to enhance the work of the School Governance Board
We can offer you:
- Induction and training to support the development of your professional leadership skills
- A team of friendly, dedicated Governors to work with
For more information see our vacancies page or email charlotte.little@dcvst.org Head of Trust Governace.
