Vice Chair of Governors - VOLUNTEERING

Overview

Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative Trust comprising 11 schools, where each school is a place of high quality learning. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

We are looking for an inspirational, forward-thinking and motivated Vice Chair of Governors to join our supportive and collaborative Local Governing Committee (LGC) at Moulsham High School from 01/09/2026.

Moulsham High School is a high performing comprehensive school where behaviour is calm, and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.

The Vice Chair will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, working in partnership with the Chair, Headteacher, senior leaders and fellow governors to ensure the school remains focused on providing the highest quality education for all pupils. The successful candidate will be supported through induction, training and will work closely with the Chair of Governors.

• Act as a sounding board for the Chair
• Share tasks with the Chair when agreed, ensuring a manageable workload and increased leadership capacity of the LGC (e.g., induction of new governors)
• Be the Chair's deputy in times of absence
• Carry out all duties expected of a governor (e.g., attending school events and carrying out monitoring visits)

• Access to National College and membership of the National Governance Association (NGA)
• Friendly and supportive environment with a commitment to work-life balance and an understanding of the role of volunteers
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, staff and the school community
• Supportive Governance Professionals and clerking support
• Access to resources and materials to support governance
• Twice yearly conferences to keep you up to date and provide networking opportunities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to analyse information and ask strategic and challenging questions
• Championship of good governance
• Commitment to integrity, fairness and best outcomes for pupils
• Capacity to commit time to meetings, school visits and assist with leadership of the board
• Previous experience is not essential; applications from individuals with transferable skills from other sectors are welcome

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

How to apply:

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Bridge Academy Trust. Application guidance notes are available to assist you with completing your application. Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Interview date:
To be confirmed. Further details are available from: or  Website: bridgeacademytrust.org.

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements and appropriate checks and clearances.

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