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Priestley Smith Specialist School for children with Vision Impairments (Oscott)

This advert is for a School Governor Vacancy
Address
Beeches Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B42 2PY
School website
https://www.priestleysmith.com
About the school

Priestley Smith is a Specialist School for children with severe vision impairments (VI) aged 2 – 19 years. Most children follow the National Curriculum, but a small number have additional needs. All children are supported by habilitation officers and specialist ICT and Braille where needed.

Whilst a VI is a low incidence disability, it is very high impact, and children need the advocacy of a team of professionals around them, including the GB to ensure they are able to develop their own self advocacy skills and prepare for adult hood.

The Curriculum Framework for Vision Impairment is taught alongside the National Curriculum and focuses on independent living skills, access to learning and learning to access, support for mental health, literacy and leisure.

Whilst the school serves primarily Birmingham children, it is the only VI specialist school in the county and serves 7 other local authorities.

For more information about our school, visit www.priestleysmith.com or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/priestley.smith.school/

The main responsibilities of a Governor
As part of a team:
• Setting the strategic direction of the school;
• Holding the leadership to account for the performance of the school;
• Making sure that resources are used well and that money is well spent.
Requirements
There are no specific qualifications for the role of governor.
You just need the right attitude, enthusiasm, and time to devote to the role.
Specific requirements for this school

Challenges in the field of Special Education funding means that an understanding of Finances would be beneficial. Like any school, our students sometimes struggle with social issues, and so a knowledge of safeguarding would also be useful.

Day and times of most meetings

There are 4 Full Governing Board meetings per year, and are held on a Tuesday.

Finance, Personnel and Teaching and Learning Committees each meet four times throughout the year.

Governors are encouraged to visit the school during the school day to gain an understanding of the life of the school

The time commitment
Approximately 10 days per year spent attending meetings, visiting the school from time-to-time and undertaking relevant training.
Why volunteer?

Volunteering as a School Governor is a great opportunity to gain school leadership experience at board level as well as transferable skills that enhance performance and employability. Most of all, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference to children’s lives and helping them to realise their potential.

We would love to hear from you.

What should I do if I am interested?

You can contact School and Governor support in a variety of ways. By:
Email:     governorrecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk 
Phone:    07927 666 540
Looking on our website: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/20125/school_and_governor_support/871/interested_in_becoming_a_school_governor

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