School Governor (Voluntary position)
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 August 2024
Job overview
Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Prep
Independent School of the Year 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.
How to Apply:
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.
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About Cheltenham College
One of the country’s leading coeducational independent schools for both day and boarding pupils, Cheltenham College offers outstanding all round education for pupils from 3 to 18.
While the Senior School (13 – 18) enjoys its beautiful setting and impressive grounds on Cheltenham’s Bath Road, the adjacent Preparatory School ( 3-13) occupies over 15 acres of woodland splendour, with its own lake and numerous sports fields. The youngest children (3-7) enter the wonderfully vibrant pre-prep department called Kingfishers, which has its own cottage and classrooms within the school.
From the age of 3 right through to 18, pupils are immersed into a community that is not only full to the brim of opportunities but importantly, one that is warm, friendly and utterly inclusive. Pastoral care across both schools is consistently highlighted by parents as excellent and the College takes great pride in treating each and every child as an individual. Children therefore develop not only as learners but as independent, confident and responsible young people with a great many talents and skills. They have confidence to question, to challenge, to think.
The breadth of Cheltenham College’s amenities is reflected in the diversity of activities and clubs; the Preparatory School alone offers over 40 clubs, societies and sports. In the Senior School, no pupil can fail to be tempted by the numerous outdoor pursuits, expeditions, community service activities or Humanitarian Aid projects. Around 30 clubs operate weekly in the Senior School, including shooting, eco ventures, pottery and film-making.
A vast number of sports teams are nationally reputed and every year a substantial number of pupils are chosen to represent England. Music also plays a vital part in school life, with pupils able to learn just about every orchestral instrument imaginable as well as participating in numerous choirs, bands and ensembles. Both schools stage several plays a year, from whole school productions to year group performances, and the art and design work (often on display in Thirlestaine House, the College’s very own 19th century mansion and gallery) is quite literally breathtaking.
Crucially, this focus on balanced education also ensures that Cheltenham College gets the very best out of its pupils academically. In the Preparatory School, there is a 100% Common Entrance pass rate and many pupils gain Senior School scholarships. In College, the more stretching iGCSE is offered in Maths, English Literature, Science, History and Geography and over 95% of school leavers go on to their first choice university.
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