Cherry Fields Primary School
School Standards Board Community Member (Governor)
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School Standards Board Community Member (Governor)
School Standards Board (SSB) Member – GLF Trust Schools in Banbury
We are seeking committed individuals from the local community and across all backgrounds to join our School Standards Boards (SSBs). As an SSB member, you’ll bring your unique perspectives, experiences, and expertise to improve educational outcomes for GLF Trust's students and families within Banbury.
The Opportunity
GLF Trust invites you to join one of the four School Standards Boards overseeing:
- Cherry Fields Primary School
- Hardwick Primary School
- Longford Park Primary School
- William Morris Primary School
Role fundamentals:
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Time commitment: A four-year term (with the option to renew for a second term).
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You’ll contribute to school development planning and ensure high standards through:
- Six annual meetings (each lasting up to two hours).
- Three mandatory school visits per year to observe operations, pose questions, and challenge leadership.
- Monthly interaction with the Trust Board, translating insights from parents, staff, and the community.
No prior experience in education is required. The SSBs actively seek diverse perspectives, and training is mandatory and fully provided as part of this voluntary role.
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Key Responsibilities
As an SSB member, you’ll be asked to:
- Strategic participation: Contribute insights towards aligning school priorities with the Trust’s vision.
- Stakeholder dialogue: Listen attentively and integrate viewpoints from parents, staff, and the community.
- Trust-building: Set clear expectations for school leaders and provide constructive feedback.
- Analysis and challenge: Interpret data, aged performance reviews, and openly question leadership in a constructive way.
Your presence directly impacts pupil outcomes, embodying our school vision to foster high aspirations and empower every child into a successful global citizen.
What You Bring
We’re seeking individuals who:
- Think critically and strategically to support school development.
- Embody open-mindedness, capable of reflecting on varied experiences.
- Engage confidently, willing to ask probing questions and offer measured challenge.
- Focus analytically: comfortable with interpreting performance data and statistics.
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About GLF Trust
GLF Schools anchors a dynamic Multi Academy Trust, Unity where frontline schools retain distinct identities while unified under a vision for outstanding, inclusive education.
Why GLF:
- A network of 43 schools (35 primaries and 8 secondaries) across five regions and seven local authorities.
- Diverse school identities underpinned by collaborative, skills-driven support for academic and operational excellence.
- Growth opportunities for both staff and volunteer roleholders to shape meaningful impact.
Commitments & Logistics
- Time expectation: SSBs meet six times annually (one per half-term) and align with the Trust’s annual schedule.
- Visits: Mandatory visits (3+) per school year, co-ordinated around term time.
- Training: Attendance at all Trust-squired sessions is required.
- Expenses: Travel costs will be reimbursed per mileage claims.
This role is voluntary, offering personal growth by influencing how GLF schools grow and serve our shared communities.
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