School Governor

Date Posted: Monday 08 July 2024

Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Closing date for application: 25/08/2024

Volunteer Governor/ Council Member

We are seeking to recruit new volunteer members to our governing body, the Council of Cheltenham College.  We are looking for people who can bring their particular expertise to add to the rich experience of our current team in guiding the schools through some challenging but exciting times for the organisation.  Council members often volunteer alongside busy jobs as senior professionals.  Details of the commitment can be found in the job description.

We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas:

Accountants: fully qualified and substantially experienced, working at very senior level either in the profession or in industry.  Applications from those with particular experience of Charity accounting would be especially welcome.

Property professionals:  operating at senior level (partner or director) as property professionals such as Chartered Surveyors, Architects.

IT Specialists:  operating at strategic-plan setting level (IT Directors, Chief Technology Officers) and who will ideally have some understanding of the application of digital technologies in an education setting.

Ideally, alongside specialist knowledge, you will already have board-level experience (in either and executive and/or non-executive capacity).

The Schools

Come and be part of a really special place with a rich cultural life and history.  Don’t just take our word for it:

Cheltenham Prep: An Adventure in Education

Pupils thrive on challenge, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities in a learning environment in which governors, leadership and teachers have successfully fulfilled the school’s aim to foster intellectual curiosity, academic rigour, independent learning and interests beyond the academic, which brings enjoyment and enrichment.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2023

Cheltenham College: Standout & Outstanding

The school wholeheartedly fulfils its aim to equip pupils to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives by providing an excellent all-round education.” Independent Schools Inspectorate 2023

Cheltenham College welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, belief or disability.  Women and ethnic minority backgrounds are currently under-represented on the College Council and applications for membership from such individuals is particularly encouraged.

In the first instance, we request that interested parties contact John Champion, Secretary to Council, by email to arrange a time to discuss the role of a Council member in more detail: j.champion@cheltenhamcollege.org.

 

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your requirements should you be invited to interview.