Governor – Bridge College (Openshaw, Manchester)

Role

We are currently seeking three dedicated volunteers to join our Governing Board and play a vital role in shaping the future of our college and the lives of our students. Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: Physical Disability, Education, EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), Business Skills, IT. Why we want you: Collectively, individual governors contribute their professional, specialist and general management skills to the College (and its sub-groups) in a non-executive role. Governors are volunteers who play a key role in planning Bridge College’s long-term future, its aims, and values. They hold the senior leadership of the college to account for its management; quality of the teaching and learning; achievement, wellbeing and safety of pupils; and compliance with statutory responsibilities. This role will require Enhanced DBS, background and reference checks. What you will be doing: - Helping shape the long-term vision, values, and priorities. - Advising on and monitoring the operation and the internal management of the school / college, including number of teaching and support staff, curriculum, safeguarding arrangements, and health & safety - Approving policies and the school/college quality improvement plan - Promoting the well-being of students including independence, participation, diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities, and community cohesion - Monitoring arrangements for safeguarding of children and young people - Ensuring compliance with legal and financial responsibilities. - Engaging with staff and students through visits and meetings. The skills you need: - Strategic perspective - Constructive evaluation skills - Leadership and influencing skills - Interpersonal and teamworking skills - Planning and organisation skills - Ability to demonstrate a full understanding and appreciation of the principles of governance What's in it for you: - Demonstrable leadership and strategic experience for CV - Insights into special education - Personal fulfilment from supporting the great work we do at Bridge College Please see more information on our website: www.togethertrust.org.uk/volunteer-us