Salary: Unpaid
Vacancy Hours: Unspecified
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
College Governor with Educational Leadership expertise
Henshaws Specialist College, Harrogate
When people ask Flora if she likes college, she beams a smile and says an emphatic ‘YES!’ This is one of the very few words she is able to vocalise, but at Henshaws that is not a problem. Students learn to be as independent and as empowered as possible, to live full and rich lives. “Flora’s time at Henshaws has been life changing." Sally and David, parents to Flora.
Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate is a transformational place. Through our personalised approach to education, learning and care we empower children and young people living with a disability to progress and live life the way they want.
We are currently seeking a non-executive Governor to join our College Governance Board, based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We are particularly interested in individuals with educational leadership experience and some knowledge or experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). An understanding of education within a residential setting would be desirable, although not essential.
We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of educational leadership backgrounds who feel they can make a positive contribution to the strategic development and governance of the College.
We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our governing board reflect our society, our charity and the people we support. We welcome applications from people with a disability, their families and carers.
Becoming a member of the College Governance Board, is a fantastic way to contribute to the life changing work we do. It’s a role which will give back just as much as you put in and often much, much more. It will provide a wealth of skills and connections to support career and personal development whilst playing an integral part of a well-respected highly valued charity that is moving in a positive direction to meet modern challenges.
Requirements:
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including attending Board meetings 4 times per year in Harrogate (remote attendance is possible) and join a sub-committee of college that meets termly
- Willing to take an active role in the strategic governance of the college
- Enthusiastic and have an interest in services for disabled young people
- Demonstrate sound independent judgement and integrity
- Have an ability to think creatively
- Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and to maintain good working relations
- Adhere to the Henshaws key values, Ambition, Respect and Empowerment.
- Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
This is a voluntary role and as such is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
To gain a full understanding of the role please email Sarah Greensides, Chair of Governors at [email protected] or Paul Donkersloot, Chief College Director on 01423 886451 or e-mail [email protected] with any informal queries you may have.
Apply via website link: Current Vacancies - Henshaws
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 31 July 2026
Interview Date: Interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open
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