Chair of Academy Council

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the academy. To arrange a tour, please contact Debbie Gully (Executive Support Assistant). Details about the role: As Chair of an Academy Council, you will:

• Ensure meetings are run effectively with clear agendas and active participation.
• Hold regular one-to-one meetings with the Principal.
• Lead the Council, providing strategic direction and oversight.
• Attend Chairs' meetings to share updates and escalate issues to the Board.
• Manage vacancies and support recruitment, ensuring new Councillors receive training and support.
• Chair or participate in panels for exclusions and complaints.
• Make decisions about barring adults from site and ensure these are documented appropriately.
  
  You will have:
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to build relationships and influence at a strategic level.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Time to attend meetings and engage with academy leadership.
  
  Broadoak Academy is an ever-growing secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare and is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in the town. We are very proud to be an Ofsted-rated 'Good' school. We have a strong sense of belonging and community, and as such, we work together to offer students a well-balanced, happy and successful education. Our community is assured of Broadoak's pivotal role in their children's education, wellbeing and futures.
About Cabot Learning Federation (CLF): We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West, committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we're all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for improving lives.

Hours: Approx. 1-2 hours per week across the school year Provisional Start Date: ASAP (subject to completion of compliance checks) Your opportunity to lead and make a difference in education: We are looking for a Chair of Academy Council at Broadoak Academy to provide strategic leadership and governance support across one of our academies. This is a rewarding voluntary role where you will influence decisions that shape the future of education and ensure every child has the best possible start in life.