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Read MoreAuthors: The Governance Sub-Committee Date: November 2017 To be reviewed: Spring 2019
Introduction The Education (Jersey) Law 1999 (the “Law”) provides that Invited Governors are co-opted by the Parent Governors and the Staff Governors (each as defined in the Law). For the purposes of this policy, any reference to the Governing Body shall mean the Governing Body as a whole (comprising the Parent Governors, the Staff Governors and the Invited Governors of JCG and JCP). This policy is intended to support the Parent Governors and the Staff Governors (together the “Elected Governors”) and the other members of the Governing Body by providing guidelines for the process of appointing Invited Governors.
Principles
· Approachability · Empathy · Gravitas · Intelligence · Willingness to work as part of a team and build relationships of trust, respect and candour with fellow board members · Creativity · Enthusiasm for education and the College | · Independence of thought and judgment · Openness and transparency · Willingness to play a full role in the life of the College · An understanding of the difference between strategic direction and operational implementation · An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of governorship · Political insight without being political |
Process for appointing Invited Governors
New Governor Induction The Clerk to the Governing Body will arrange for the newly appointed Governor to be DBS checked and to complete any relevant training (such as on-line safeguarding). All newly appointed Governors shall receive a full induction that will include:
Jersey College for Girls is keen to recruit a Governor, with financial acumen, to complement its existing cohort of Governors. The successful applicant will ideally have a recognised financial qualification as well as significant experience of financial management and control in a financial, commercial or non-profit environment. The term of office is for a minimum of three years, renewable by mutual agreement. As well as attending the five full Governors’ meetings held during an academic year, the applicant will sit on the Governing Body’s Finance and Property Sub-Committee, which meets four times an academic year. The specific responsibilities of the Finance sub-committee include:
This is an honorary position and is unpaid. In return for your time and commitment, you will gain experience of working on a board with other committed volunteers, the opportunity to help our devoted leadership team achieve the vision they are working towards, and see tangible outcomes in the form of a happy, thriving, and growing College for our students.
Jersey College for Girls is keen to recruit a Governor, with financial acumen, to complement its existing cohort of Governors. The successful applicant will ideally have a recognised financial qualification as well as significant experience of financial management and control in a financial, commercial or non-profit environment. The term of office is for a minimum of three years, renewable by mutual agreement. This is an honorary position and is unpaid. As well as attending the five full Governors’ meetings held during an academic year, the applicant will sit on the Governing Body’s Finance and Property Sub-Committee, which meets four times an academic year. The College has a number of exciting challenges ahead of it including the development of fields into a sports field and green space; fulfilling the international project that will culminate with admitting international students in to the senior school as well as improvements to the existing provision. In return for your time and commitment, you will gain experience of working on a board with other committed volunteers, the opportunity to help our devoted leadership team achieve the vision they are working towards, and see tangible outcomes in the form of a happy, thriving and growing College for our students. Applicants who wish to be considered for this role should submit a full CV, explaining their background and professional qualifications and why they believe they are particularly suited for the role, to Lisa Biddlecombe, Clerk to the Board of Governors, at [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged and those candidates who are shortlisted will be invited in for more detailed discussions. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 October 2017.
Jersey College for Girls is keen to recruit a Governor, with [financial acumen], to complement its existing cohort of Governors. The successful applicant will ideally have a [recognised financial qualification as well as significant experience of financial management and control in a financial, commercial or non-profit environment]. This is a voluntary position and is unpaid. For further information on the role, how to apply and to view a copy of the job description please visit our website https://jerseycfg.wpengine.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or contact [Mrs Lisa Biddlecombe], Clerk to the Board of Governors, at [email address] or tel. [516208]. The closing date for applications is [ ].