Downside Abbey and School Hiring for GOVERNOR (Trustee): Education Committee Job at Radstock, England , UK Full Time

Downside School is seeking a highly skilled Governor with experience and skills in secondary education specifically to be part of the Education Committee and to support to schools commitment to adding value to the education of each individual pupil.

We invite applications from individuals who are able to demonstrate commitment to supporting the Catholic life of the School, and its Benedictine ethos.

As well as commitment, time, an ability to work collaboratively and a good understanding of the fundamentals of good governance, we are seeking individuals who have significant experience in one or more of the areas listed below:

• A very good knowledge and understanding of the Education sector, specifically at a secondary level.
• Knowledge of safeguarding in an environment with Children and Young People.
• A good communicator, with excellent listening and negotiating skills.

Previous governor, trustee, non-executive, or board experience would be desirable.

Downside, as a leading Catholic school, maintains a Catholic and Benedictine ethos that is just as strong today as it was when the School was founded in 1606. Downside became a fully co-educational school, admitting boys and girls in all years from 11 to 18, in 2005. Downside School is housed in magnificent buildings set in a 500-acre estate at the foot of the Mendip Hills twelve miles south of the city of Bath. The School is mainly boarding with a good number of day pupils who are all integrated well.

Downside promotesa love of scholarship combined with a lively sense of tradition and is dedicated to educating young people to thrive in the 21st Century. It values individuality, character and achievement of excellence academically, culturally, in sport and in the wider curriculum whilst guiding young people to live together positively within the school community.

Commitment

The Board of Governors meets once a term, typically towards the end of term (December, March and June). There are two committees, the Education Committee and the Finance and Resources Committee, which meet once a term (or as required). Governors are expected to attend all meetings unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Governors are required to attend all mandatory training in Child Protection and, in addition, undertake such training as the Board may require from time to time. Individual Governors have linked areas of responsibility in the School.

Term of Appointment

The initial term of this appointment will be for three years.

How to Apply

For further information please visit our Working with Us page on the Downside School website where you can register your details and upload your Curriculum Vitae through our applicant tracking system CV Minder. Please contact Michelle Heywood, HR Advisor at [email protected] if you require any further information.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9 August 2022 (Midnight)

Interviews

Interviews will be held with an appointments panel at the beginning of September.

Downside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be DBS checked. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Company No. 11751009 and Registered Charity No. 1184700