Foundation Governor

Foundation Governors represent the Christian faith and should be practicing Christians and regularly attending one of the mainstream Christian churches.

Foundation Governors should:

• Have an interest in and a concern for education and for the whole school community.
• Be supportive of the school and its Headteacher and staff.
• Visit the school and get to know it.
• Attend meetings of the governing body and its committees.
• have strategic oversight of the school, to monitor its pupils' achievements and attainment, to oversee the teaching and learning, to review its staffing patterns, to oversee its finances.
• Maintain and encourage the Christian ethos of the school.
• Ensure the Christian ethos of the school is encouraged throughout its community and is reflected in its policies and protocols, the curriculum and activities.

Skills

We are looking for someone who is 

• A good communicator
• A team builder and team player
• Able to ask challenging questions of the school leadership.
• Able to for a strong and professional relationship with the Headteacher

We would very much like to hear from those with experience of school governance, ideally as a chair or vice-chair, but the role could also suit someone with professional experiences of the education sector, or who has previously taken on a similar role in a voluntary or commercial organisation. Expertise in finance and health and safety would be particularly welcome, but is not essential. Most importantly we are looking for someone with a passion for education and a desire to help the school and its children achieve success.