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Chair of Governors, The Growth Learning Collective
The Growth Learning Collective is seeking a new Chair of Governors to lead our federated governing board at a critical moment for community education in Islington.
The federation brings together two thriving, community primary schools, Newington Green Primary School and Rotherfield Primary School, united by a shared commitment to improving life chances for every child, particularly those who face the greatest disadvantages.
Newington Green was judged Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted in July 2024. Rotherfield serves a community with significant levels of deprivation and high levels of SEND, and has become one of Islington’s most improved schools, with pupils now outperforming the national average. This is a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication of its staff. Rotherfield is currently rated Good and is due for Ofsted inspection next year.
Across inner London, falling rolls are prompting local authorities to make difficult decisions about the shape of their school estate. In this context, having a Chair who understands the political and strategic landscape, and who can make a compelling case for the value of these schools to the children, families and communities they serve, has never been more important.
We are looking for a Chair who will provide determined and strategic leadership for the federation, someone who believes strongly in the importance of high-quality community schools and understands what is at stake for the children and families these schools serve.
This role would suit someone who can:
- Provide confident and visible leadership to the governing board
2. Build constructive but appropriately challenging relationships with partners including the local authority and other stakeholders
3. Advocate persuasively and, where necessary, robustly for the federation, its pupils and its future
4. Support and challenge senior leaders effectively including line management of two experienced acting Headteachers.
We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in:
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- Education or public sector leadership
- Organisational change and strategic planning
- Community advocacy
The Growth Learning Collective is built on collaboration, inclusion and high aspirations. Our schools serve diverse communities and are committed to ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and emotionally, regardless of their starting point.
The successful candidate will be supported by a highly experienced and committed board, including several long-standing governors with deep knowledge of both schools and the local community.
For an informal conversation or to express interest, please contact Jenny Kay on jk@newingtongreen.org
Job Description & Personal Specification
Newington Green Primary School - Chair - Boards for Education.
Newington Green Primary School is a great place to start your career, or to develop your professional skills further. Why not come and work with us and have a dramatic impact on the lives of our children!
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Newington Green is a happy, dynamic school with high expectations of its pupils. It serves a diverse, inner London community and works with a wide range of partners.
There are significant challenges around raising the attainment of pupils, developing achievement of some under performing groups in school, and ensuring that we build a community of learners (both staff and children), who aspire to achieve the very best for our community.
We are a good school working towards being outstanding at our next inspection. You will find a friendly and committed staff who really believe in our children and their ability to positively affect children’s lives.
To be appointed to our school we will expect you to be committed to improving pupil’s life chances. We will expect that your practice is good or outstanding and that children make good progress under your leadership of learning.
You can expect from us a school committed to your professional learning, a supportive leadership team and wonderful group of support staff, including office staff, learning mentor, home school worker, HLTAs and TAs.
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