The GLF Trust schools in Banbury are looking for committed individuals from the local community, and from all walks of life and backgrounds to join our Schools Standards Boards. We are looking for those who can share their viewpoints, experience, expertise, skills and fresh ideas to enhance the opportunities for our children and families within the community.   

Your opportunity

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunities for you to join one of our School Standards Board (SSB). There are opportunities at four schools in Banbury: Cherry Fields Primary School, Hardwick Primary School, Longford Park Primary School and William Morris Primary School. The volunteer position of SSB member is for a four year period with the option to continue for a second term. As an SSB member, you will contribute to and monitor the school’s development plan, and contribute towards maintaining and raising the high standards at one of these four schools. All four GLF schools in Banbury are popular and have excellent reputations in the town. The SSB is the Trust Board’s interface with key stakeholders: parents, staff and the community. 

SSB members provide regular feedback to the Trust Board on the performance of their school and the feedback from stakeholders (parents, staff and community), contributing to the overall improvement of the Trust. SSBs also have the opportunity to influence the strategy of the Trust as a whole. 

No experience of the education sector is needed, the SSBs value experience from outside the education sector. Excellent training is provided and is a requirement to be completed. This important role requires commitment: there are six meetings per year (up to two hours each), and at least 3 visits to the school to see the school in action and to observer and question the leaders, staff and children.  

What we are looking for

We are looking for somebody who:

• thinks strategically, and is able to contribute to the development of the schools priorities, 
• is able to listen, reflect and learn from a range of viewpoints 
• is able to establish clear expectations for school leaders 
• has the ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics 
• has the confidence to ask questions and challenge school leaders in an appropriate way 

Being a member of the School Standards Board is a rewarding one, where you will gain insight into the workings of our schools and play a part in improving outcomes for every pupil. Our school vision is that we will instil aspiration and high expectations to empower every child to become a successful citizen of the world through excellence in all that we do. Everything the SSB do has a role to play to make our vision a reality for pupils.

About GLF

GLF Schools is a dynamic and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of their own local community, yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience.

We comprise 43 schools over 5 regions and 7 LA's with 35 primaries and 8 secondaries. Each region has access to a regional team that support our schools financially, operationally and with all HR/people matters.

The Details

Being a member of the SSB does require time commitment. SSB's meet formally once per half term (6 meetings across the academic year) and follow an annual work plan set out by the Trust. You are also required to attend training and undertake at least 3 school visits per year, to monitor the implementation of the development plan and strategic priorites of the school . Meetings and visits take place during the school day.

While being a member of the SSB is a voluntary role, you will be able to claim for travel expenses if needed. 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.