We have three non-executive director roles available, due to tenures of our current colleagues coming to an end. We are looking for applicants with the following experience and location due to the tenure of the Board.
* A primary head teacher from the Cheshire West and Chester council area
* A secondary head teacher from either of the Wirral or Cheshire West and Chester council areas
* A representative from the independent school sector from either of the Wirral or Cheshire West and Chester council areas who has strong financial and accountancy skills, experience and qualifications (e.g. such as a Business Manager)
Edsential is a Community Interest Company, created and jointly owned by Cheshire West and Chester and Wirral Councils. Edsential supports schools with Catering, Cleaning, Music, Residential, Governors, Creative and Performing Arts, Learning Outside the Classroom, Health and Wellbeing and Holiday Activity Fund. The company remit is to support schools, children, and families and to improve outcomes for children and young people. We directly reinvest any surplus into improving services and supporting progress in schools within the community,
Our aim is to ensure every child leaves school physically literate, inspired and enthusiastic about participating in physical activity and with the knowledge, skills and motivation to equip them to feel good about themselves.
If you would like to help facilitate improving the outcomes for children and young people, then please apply to join us as a Non-Executive Director (NED). Please read the accompanying documentation, especially the further information contained in the letter from the chair of the board. When you apply, please indicate which post you are applying for. Note that you should only complete the application form, which includes a supporting statement, and not provide a letter or CV.
You will be expected to attend monthly board meetings and may be asked to participate in sub-group meetings. You will be an ambassador for the company and may represent Edsential at stakeholder meetings.
As a NED you will have responsibility for statutory duties:
* Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
* Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
* Ensure that the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
* Ensure that the best interests of the Company are served at all times.
* Contribute actively to the Board of Directors’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
* Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
* Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
* Ensure the prudent financial management of the organisation.
You will receive £6,000 per annum as a NED director and the tenure is for 3 years.
Recruitment Timeline shown below:
* Deadline for applications Tuesday 20th May
* Candidates invited to interview for either 2nd or 4th June
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