School Governor - Cirencester Deer Park School

Are you passionate about education and community involvement? Do you have skills and experiences that you believe could make a positive impact on the future of the school? Cirencester Deer Park School is looking for individuals from the community to join its Local Governing Body and contribute to its mission of inspiring everyone to be their best every day.

About Cirencester Deer Park School: Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cirencester Deer Park School is a vibrant 11- 16 Secondary school of 1020 pupils. Led by Co-Headteachers, Liz Lang and Helen Charlesworth, the school’s core aims are to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy, and successful, reflecting the hopes of families for their children's education. To achieve these aims, the school community upholds the values of trust, kindness, and determination, which guide all actions and interactions within the school.

Cirencester Deer Park School is part of the Corinium Education Trust, with each school in the Trust having its own Local Governing Body. These local governing bodies play a vital role in supporting and challenging the leadership team to ensure the achievement of their goals.

What Do School Governors Do? As a school governor, you will offer strategic guidance to shape the future direction of Cirencester Deer Park School.

Your responsibilities will include:

·       Collaborating with fellow members of the Local Governing Body to plan the school’s strategic direction.

·       Providing support and challenge to the Co-Headteachers

·       Challenging existing processes to drive school improvement.

The Local Governing Body of Cirencester Deer Park School meets 5 times a year. Meetings are scheduled for 2 hours from 18.00-20.00 on Thursdays. All members of our Local Governing Bodies are also expected to attend The Corinium Education Trust’s governance training events three evenings a year.

Why Join Us? Becoming a school governor is not only a rewarding opportunity to give back to your community but also offers numerous professional and personal benefits, including:

·       Career development opportunities.

·       The chance to make a tangible difference in young people's lives.

·       Networking with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds.

At Cirencester Deer Park School, we welcome individuals from all walks of life and value the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We are particularly seeking individuals with experience in the secondary school sector but happy to hear from interested individuals with other skills and experiences —your passion and commitment are what truly matter.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a school governor at Cirencester Deer Park School, please contact Kathy Jackson, CET Governance Officer