Alleyne's Academy - New Governor Recruitment

Alleyne's Academy - New Governor Recruitment

The Governing Board at Alleyne's Academy is looking to recruit new governors to strengthen our team. We have a particular need for experience in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), as our current SEND governor will shortly be stepping down.

About the Governing Board

Governors at Alleyne's Academy provide:

Strategic Leadership of the Academy Trust

Alleyne's Academy has a proud history dating back to 1558, with the motto "Nisi Dominus Frustra." While this heritage remains central to our identity, our modern guiding principle is Effort with Guidance, reflecting how we grow success today.

We have also refreshed our core purpose to ensure it reflects our ambition for every member of our community

• Inspiring a love of learning for everyone
• Empowering Every Student to be their best
• Building a compassionate community

Governors work with the leadership team to agree the strategic improvement plan and monitor the impact of this work across the Academy.

Accountability and Assurance

The board maintains robust oversight of the Academy's operations and performance, including education, pupil welfare and finance. Governors monitor these areas and hold academy leaders to account for performance, standards and compliance.

Engagement

Governors ensure the Academy actively engages with parents/carers, pupils, staff and the local community. The board provides strategic oversight of these relationships so that decisions are informed by meaningful engagement.

Time Commitment

• The full board meets twice per term, on a Tuesday at 4:30pm, for under two hours.
• Meeting dates are set for the full academic year.
• Papers are shared via an online portal at least a week in advance; preparation includes reading these documents and preparing questions for senior leaders.
• Governors are expected to undertake any necessary training to fulfil their role effectively.

To ensure strong oversight, each governor also takes on a link role aligned to a strategic priority or project. This usually involves one meeting per term with the relevant senior leader and reporting key findings back to the board.

What We're Looking For

We are specifically seeking someone with SEND knowledge and experience. This does not need to be in a school setting, as much of the role involves understanding and working with partner agencies. While many of our governors are current parents, we believe the SEND link role is best suited to someone who is not a parent at the school.

Additional Information

As an academy, we are both a charity and a company limited by guarantee. Governors/trustees therefore act as both charity trustees and company directors, and must comply with the relevant legal frameworks. Support and training are available.

Alleyne's Academy
Oulton Road
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8DT