School governors / local board members make a valuable contribution to children’s education, opportunities and futures.
Being a school governor/local board member is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. You will also be joining the largest volunteer force in the country: there are over a quarter of a million volunteers governing schools in England.
Schools need local boards that have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to enable it to be effective. Ofsted (the national inspection body for schools) has repeatedly noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management – which includes the governing board.
Anyone aged 18 or over can be a governor / local school board member (but there are some exceptions) and you do not need to be a parent. There is no requirement for you to have an understanding of the education system, just the necessary skills, character and time to contribute. There is plenty of training available to help you learn about education. Schools needs and benefit from a range of professional knowledge on their governing board including education, finance, human resources, legal, marketing and public relations, property and estates management, and organisational change.
As a governor /local school board member, you will be able to:
If you are interested in playing a crucial role in the life of your local Vine Trust primary school then please contact our Governance Lead Tosca.Boothman@dcvst.org
Salary/Pay Range: Essex Local Government Pay Scale 4, Point 6 (£19,698 p.a.)
Contract Type: Full time
Contract Terms: Permanent
Location: The Vine Schools Trust Diocesan Offices, Chelmsford, Essex
This post is full time. 37 hours a week, 8:00am to 4:00pm, 52.14 weeks per year
The Vine Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust responsible for 23 schools within the Essex area. The Central Team is united by their commitment to the principles of the trust and a common belief in the benefits of working collaboratively.
We are entering an exciting phase in our development as a MAT, and part of our growth plan involves the development of the operational, non-educational aspects of the Trust.
The ideal candidate will:
In return we can offer:
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full breakdown of duties.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures which will include an advanced DBS check.
To apply for this position, please download our application form and submit it to Dawn Stevens, Compliance and Processing Manager at Dawn.Stevens@dcvst.org.
Start date: A.S.A.P.
Term time only, 20 hours per week. 09:15am – 1:15pm Monday – Friday
In this role, you will be working within a fantastic friendly team.
Applicants must be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on their own initiative, as well as follow direction from other members of the staff team.
Applicants should have:
Please get in touch with school office on 01268 552176 if you would like to discuss the role further.
We are seeking an energetic and passionate Teacher to inspire the young minds of our children. Our family of church schools comprises of three primary schools forming a close knit ‘hub’ within The Diocesan Vine Multi Academy Trust. We are looking to recruit a teacher for St Margarets C of E Academy for January 2022.
Our school have a happy and creative environment with a fantastic team of staff. A strong Christian Character shapes our school and guides all that we do.
We are especially proud of the partnership and support each school offers each teacher to ensure the very best outcomes for all children.
The success of our hub is due to unparalleled team work. You will have multiple sources of support and inspiration to draw upon and many outstanding colleagues to support you at every stage of your career.
Our teachers work closely to plan a creative and stimulating curriculum, with each teacher supported to have full ownership of their planning to meet the specific needs of their class and reflect their own style.
We value our staff – they are our greatest asset. Therefore, we offer regular and targeted CPD and training opportunities for all. There are many opportunities for teachers to progress – some of our middle and senior leaders joined us as NQTs. If you would like to join our brilliant team we look forward to receiving your application.
Find out more about the school on our website, even better get in touch and come and see us. For an application pack or to arrange a visit, to either school, please contact the school office on 01268 552 176.
St Margaret’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all members of the school community to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Term time, plus inset days and additonal 3 weeks (42 weeks)
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 1:00pm
In this role, you will be working within a fantastic friendly team.
Applicants must be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on their own initiative, as well as follow direction from other members of the staff team.
Applicants should have:
Full information on the Job Description and Personal Specification.
Please get in touch with school office on 01268 552176 if you would like to discuss the role further.
Term time only, 15 hours per week. 2.30 – 5.30pm Monday – Friday
In this role, you will be working within a fantastic friendly team.
Applicants must be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on their own initiative, as well as follow direction from other members of the staff team.
Applicants should have:
Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.
Please get in touch with school office on 01268 552176 if you would like to discuss the role further.
Pay scale: Leadership scale (depending on experience)
Part time: 0.6, term time only
Accountable to: CEO, Director of Learning, Board of Trustees
To start: January 2022 or April 2022
Based centrally, this role reports to a Chief Executive Officer and Director of Learning. This safeguarding expert within the Trust offers assurance to the Trust Board, provides guidance and support generally and for specific cases as they arise. They ensure there is a robust mechanism for monitoring and managing safeguarding and child protection issues across the Trust, providing guidance, support and escalation for schools with safeguarding issues. Audit safeguarding mechanisms within schools and develop training and support to improve safeguarding generally.
The mental health lead will be responsible for the Trust’s approach to mental health and well being and will forge effectives links with external agencies as well as keeping abreast of national and local mental health services.
The safeguarding lead will oversee and ensure compliance of the Trust SCR. They will ensure a healthy, robust and knowledgeable ethos of safeguarding in each Vine school, the Trust and the central team.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full breakdown of duties.
Closing date: Midday, 16th December 2021.
Interview date: 17th December 2021.
To apply for this position, please download our application form and submit to Emma Wigmore, Chief Executive Officer, ceo@dcvst.org.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures which will include an advanced DBS check.
JOHN 15:5
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