Associate (Governor)

Key elements of being an Associate include:

• holding leaders to account for the school's performance and delivery of annual improvement plans


• overseeing the operational activity of school


We know many organisations like your own are increasingly setting aside time and encouraging their staff to take on community roles such as this and see the benefits this can bring to you as well as us.

The role of an Associate can be challenging but it can be hugely rewarding too. It will give the individual the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to their local community, and use and develop their own skills in a board-level environment.

It can help you to:

• develop broader skills such as leadership and accountability, influencing and decision making


• experience and gain insight into a complex organisation in another sector, including the inter-relationship of all functions (HR, Finance, estates)


• understand a different perspective through experiencing an environment very different from their day-to-day work


The role of Associate is challenging but hugely rewarding!

Brief role description
Commitment:

• attend 5 Academy Association Meetings per annum


• undertake training, school visits (Ideally 3 half days a year), supporting school activities and ad hoc panels


• circa 50 hours per annum including meeting preparation, ad hoc meetings and school visits


Responsibilities:

• scrutinise the impact of expenditure of the budget allocated to the Academy by Directors


• carry out the Trust's vision, policies and priorities


• scrutinise the academic performance of the academy as defined by the Trust Board


• support the Trust Board and its committees in relation to the impact of additional funding (Pupil Premium, Catch-up and Sports Premium)


• advise and act as a critical friend to the Principal and advise the Trust Board about local issues they need to consider


• represent the interests of the Academy community in the running of the Academy and to represent the Academy in its community


• provide support to the Principal in undertaking appropriate day-to-day procedures that are essential to the life of the Academy


• ensure the academy operates within the ethos, values and mission of the Trust


• expectation that Associates will be available to support Behaviour Panels and PX hearings
  
  This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
  
  Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust are offering an opportunity for the right people to make a real difference to the outcomes and life chances of young people in Birmingham and Solihull.


Our Schools:
Fairfax Academy
Erdington Academy
Bournville School
Smiths Wood Academy

This is an opportunity to give something back to the local community and use and develop your own skills in a board-level environment. We need individuals willing to commit some of their time and apply their skills and experience to be an Associate within Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust.

We serve students from wide range of backgrounds including some in challenging circumstances. We have much higher than average proportions of students from disadvantaged homes and with special educational needs. We firmly believe that every student has the right to realise their full potential, and to do that they need to experience a high-quality education in a supportive environment to help them achieve their career aspirations and live their lives to the full., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.


• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.


• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.


• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.


• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.