Governor Recruitment

Solent Academies Trust is recruiting Governors, dedicated individuals who have the time and passion for education, whether they have an education background or not.

We are looking for individuals with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences to provide a strong, strategic leadership and create robust accountability while being prepared to play an active role in the Academy Committees work.

As a Governor you will be able to:

• Use your own experience of education and life beyond school to inform conversations.
• Develop and use your skills in a board-level environment.
• Make a valuable contribution to education and your community.
• Support and challenge the school so that it improves for pupils and staff.
• Bring your unique experiences, perspectives, and insights into decision-making in the interests of the school community.

Academy Committees

Monitor and evaluate the progress of the school and function as a source of challenge and support to the Principal.

Engage with pupils, staff, parents, and the school community.

Address a range of education issues within the school including disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special needs, staff wellbeing.

Review data and evidence, asking questions and having challenging conversations about the school.

Governor Expectations

Each Academy has its own local Committee who meet half termly, six times a year. Each Governor undertakes a Link Role, meeting staff in school termly to understand the progress being made in specific areas, reporting back to the Committee and in turn Trust.

Training is essential to successful governance and is available for all. Governors are encouraged to undertake induction and specific training based on their link responsibilities with ongoing opportunities available in various ways.

Governors are encouraged to join Trust Workshops and Conferences, offering the opportunity to collaborate with other Governors and Trustees from around the Trust

Governor Testimonial

Alex Wooster - Vice-Chair Redwood Park Academy Committee

I have absolutely loved my time as a Multi Academy Trust School Governor so far and I feel that I have got stuck in quickly. Joining a Multi Academy Trust has meant that I have been fully supported during the induction process and that there is a community of governors with diverse backgrounds that I can connect with and learn from. Although I was nervous at first, I have found that I am valued for my participation and encouraged to learn and ask questions. I became a governor mostly to develop my professional skills, and I have found that I am getting far more out of the experience than I anticipated. I would recommend the opportunity to anyone interested.

Linda Turner – Co-opted Governor – Cliffdale Primary

I have a been a Governor for just over a year and although initially I was concerned what I could offer I quickly settled to in to feeling part of the school community. When I visit school, I receive a friendly welcome from staff at all levels and the support from other Governors and leaders. There is a vast range of training available and encouragement together with support to explore different options. I enjoy informal visits into classes and joining in with school events alongside my link visits where I have able to extend my understanding of my curriculum link area of responsibility. 

To find out more please email   sat.governance@solentacademiestrust.info