Job Description
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SECAT are seeking to appoint Academy Committees Representatives and Trustees who can make a real difference to the future life chances of young people in our Trust by supporting our schools based in Southend.
If you have a few hours every term that you can commit to help SECAT achieve our mission to ensure outstanding outcomes for the young people in our community, one of these roles may be perfect for you.
Academy Committee Representatives meet four times per academic year and visit the school once per term to support Headteachers and staff in continuing to achieve outstanding outcomes. Academy Committees link into the Trust Board. Trustees meet six times per academic year, with additional visits to the schools. Trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Trust, holding senior school leadership to account, and overseeing the Trust's financial performance.
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the roles, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on the Academy Committees and Trust Board.
We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, experience, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background.
Please visit our website: www.secat.co.uk to download an Application Form, and return the completed form to: hrhelpdesk@secat.co.uk
Information about the School
The SECAT mission statement
We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our pupils who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
‘Building strong schools, building strong partnerships, building strong communities’
The Central Multi-Academy Trust Head Office is based at SECAT House, which is in the extensive grounds of Thorpedene Primary School. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and PA to the Executive Team, all work from SECAT House.
The Central Finance Team, the Central ICT Team, the Central Estates Team and the Central HR Team are all based in Shoeburyness High School .
Each school has a Local Academy Committee, to which the Trust Board delegate responsibilities.