Chair of Academy Council

Role Title: Chair of Academy Council

Hours: Approx. 1-2 hours per week across the school year Provisional Start Date: ASAP

Your opportunity to lead and make a difference in education:

We are looking for a Chair of Academy Council at Queen Margaret Academy to provide strategic leadership and governance support across one of our academies. This is a rewarding voluntary role where you will influence decisions that shape the future of education and ensure every child has the best possible start in life.

Details about the role:

As Chair of an Academy Council, you will:

Ensure meetings are run effectively with clear agendas and active participation.

Hold regular one-to-one meetings with the Principal.

Lead the Council, providing strategic direction and oversight.

Attend Chairs’ meetings to share updates and escalate issues to the Board.

Manage vacancies and support recruitment, ensuring new Councillors receive training and support.

Chair or participate in panels for exclusions and complaints.

Make decisions about barring adults from site and ensure these are documented appropriately.

About you:

You will have:

Strong leadership and communication skills.

The ability to build relationships and influence at a strategic level.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Time to attend meetings and engage with academy leadership.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached information prior to submitting an expression of interest application.

About Queen Margaret Academy:

Queen Margaret Academy is a nurturing, single-form entry primary school located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide an ethos where positive attitudes and values are fostered, where children can feel confident and secure, where independence, self-discipline and respect for others can develop alongside a balanced range of learning opportunities for all children.

Our values-based school cultivates curiosity and creativity through an inspiring and aspirational curriculum where learning is at the heart of all that we do. Our children are empowered to become resilient, responsible and confident in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone is challenged and championed to thrive and achieve as individuals, helping them to find their place in the world.

About Cabot Learning Federation (CLF):

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West, committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for improving lives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender,