Local Governor We''re looking for a Local Governor to be part of a school trust that is focused on providing children with the best possible education through collaborative working. Position: Local Governor Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy Location: Derby Time commitment: Around ten meetings a year. About the role: Local Governors sit within the Trust''s overall governance structure. The Department for Education sets out that in an academy trust, the purpose of governance is to provide: strategic leadership accountability and assurance strategic engagement The board has collective accountability and strategic responsibility for the trust. It has a focus on ensuring the trust delivers an excellent education to pupils while maintaining effective financial management and must ensure compliance with: the trust''s charitable objects regulatory, contractual and statutory requirements their funding agreement The Board of Trustees delegates some aspects of this work to the Local Governing Board of each school in the Trust. Key responsibilities will include: Local Governing Boards work closely with headteachers and senior leaders. Headteachers are responsible for day-to-day management whereas the role of the governing body is strategic. As such, local governors are responsible for: Determining the mission, values, and long-term ambitious vision for the school (in keeping with the Trust''s overall ..... full job details .....