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Governor Vacancies

Brockenhurst College

Hampshire

  • New
Salary:
Voluntary
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
11 November 2024

Job overview

Do you have an enthusiasm for education and helping young people? 


Would you like to help shape the future of Brockenhurst College?

 

Becoming a Governor is one of the best ways you can do this.

 

We have voluntary opportunities to become a member of our Corporation at Brockenhurst College. No governance experience is necessary, but you should have a genuine interest in enabling young people to fulfil their potential.

 

Interested? We would like to hear from anyone who:

  • Is able to work well as part of a team.
  • Has an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the College.
  • Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements.

 

What is the role of the governing body?

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.
  • Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its students, and the performance management of staff.

 

What does the role offer?

  • A chance to develop your own personal skills.
  • Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/governance matters.
  • A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to young people reaching their potential.
  • The support and guidance of fellow Governors.


In looking to fill these positions, we are particularly interested in applications from people with finance knowledge/expertise and leadership skills. However, please do not be put off if you do not have these skills. What is more important is enthusiasm, interest, and a willingness to learn.

 

The College is committed to improving the diversity of the board so that we can improve our effectiveness and our ability to meet the needs of our diverse students, stakeholders and the wider region.

 

To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities form to

hr@brock.ac.uk for the attention of Gaynor Cupper, HR Manager.

Interviews will be held on 18th and 25th November 2024.

About Brockenhurst College

+44 1590 625555

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Brockenhurst College is one of the country's top colleges, located in the heart of the New Forest National Park, with sixth form, adult learning and employee training provision. Awarded the prestigious Beacon College status for excellence and innovation in further education and ranked 'outstanding' by Ofsted, the College offers superb facilities and its students achieve excellent results.

Brockenhurst College has a well-established international department. Over the last 7 years Brockenhurst College has established a strong partnership with a private weekly boarding school in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Our partner school is regarded as one of the best in Chengdu, and has a shared vision with Brockenhurst College to provide the best education to students, giving them the opportunity to be successful global citizens.   This strong partnership saw the launch of an international programme of study starting in September 2012, incorporating the delivery of UK A Levels.  Top students with aspirations to progress to international universities study on this exciting new programme which from 2013 included 3 A Level subjects being taught in English, plus English language support, all being delivered by Brockenhurst College.
 

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