Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust Director (Governor)

We are seeking to appoint a number of directors with a range of skills including;

• education


• finance


• human resources


• risk management


• health and safety


• estates and marketing


Key elements of being a director include:

• providing strategic guidance and drive to FMAT and its schools


• holding leaders to account for the school's performance


• overseeing the financial and operational propriety of our organisation


The role of director is challenging but hugely rewarding, a brief role description

Commitment:

• 5 Trust Board Meetings per annum 5 committee meetings per annum (per sub-committee) x 2 Plus training, school visits (Ideally 3 half days a year)


• ad hoc panels Circa 100 hours per annum including meeting preparation


• ad hoc meetings and school visits


Responsibilities:

• strategic oversight


• set the vision and policies for the Trust


• ensure appropriate governance and decision-making


• ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements


• hold the executive to account for academic standards and outcomes


• oversee the finances and effective use of funds


• set appropriate targets and hold the CEO to account


• agree and monitor budgets


• review performance across the Trust


• deal with contractual relationships with third parties


• maintain a risk register which actively informs Trust agenda and decision making
  
  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. Please download applicant pack and apply online
  
  We need individuals willing to commit some of their time and apply their skills and experience to be a director of our Multi-Academy Trust. We need your help. FMAT has 4 schools, 3 are secondary schools and 1 is an all-through school (4 to 16) with over 4,000 students. We serve students from wide range of backgrounds including some in challenging circumstances. We have higher than average proportions of students from disadvantaged homes and with special education 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.