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Become a Governor

 

 

 

 BE PART OF SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SEVERN BRIDGES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

 

Our Trust

Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is built on the foundations of collaboration, connection, and community. Much like the bridges that span the River Severn in our historic county of Shropshire; we see ourselves as a vital link between our schools, bringing together staff, pupils, and families to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment. What sets us apart is our deeply embedded ethos of collaboration. 

 

At Severn Bridges, we  believe that every voice matters. From head teachers to pupils, staff to parents, everyone has a say in shaping the future of our Trust. We actively foster relationships across our schools, creating opportunities for shared learning, mutual support, and collective growth. Regular meetings between headteachers and the central team ensure that the identity and values of each school are respected, while also benefiting from the strength and innovation that comes from working together. 

 

Our Trust values of diversity, inclusion, and community underpin everything we do. Each of our schools retains its unique character while being part of a broader network that nurtures individual growth. 

 

Through collaborative events and initiatives, such as joint arts and sports activities, we encourage our children to build connections and learn from one another. 

 

We are more than just a collection of schools; We are a family. Our holistic approach to education, guided by the Darwin values, ensures that every child is given the tools to thrive academically, socially, and personally. 

 

At Severn Bridges, we are building bridges, across communities, between people, and towards a brighter future for all and nurturing success for all our pupils. 

 

Our Governance structures

 

Our formal structures are designed to give robust oversight and management of our schools, without unnecessarily restricting innovation. Trustees provide strategic oversight and ensure that the Trust meets its legal obligations, both directly and through the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee.

 

Formulation of strategy and day to day operations are delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Morris. He is supported by a Deputy CEO, Steph Peters, and an Executive Leadership Team, our Headteachers and professional experts within our central services team.

 

Our Headteachers are challenged and supported by the Trust Standards Board Committee (TSBC). The Board works with the schools looking at data and contextual information about the schools to support the School Development Plans for each academy school. 

 

JOIN OUR LOCAL GOVERNING  BODIES 

 

How does becoming a Governor benefit you? 

 

  • A chance for you to give something back and make an impact to the local community.
  • Develop skills in a professional board environment.
  • Gain access to training, resources and experiences that are transferable to your professional life.
  • Use your own professional expertise and skill-set to support the work of the school 

 

Key responsibilities of a governor

 

  • To provide independent challenge to the school leadership primarily in respect of pupil performance, the quality of the school experience and execution of the School Development Plan.
  • Work in partnership with the Trust and school leadership to ensure an active, high quality and effective programme of stakeholder and community engagement is delivered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time off work for Governance

 

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 there is a right to reasonable time off for public duties including:

  • A school governor
  • A member of the managing or governing body of an educational establishment

We feel privileged to be in a position of looking for new talent to appoint as our Trustees or as School governors. To register your interest please email 

 

Trust CEO: Andrew Morris on:  andrew.morris@severnbridgesmat.com 

 

 

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