Hinwick Governors

Would you like to make a difference to the life and education of young disabled people?

Hinwick Hall is looking for new Governors with a passion for helping disabled young people develop into independent adults.

Hinwick Hall College is a specialist day and residential college providing further education and training for around 50 students aged 16 to 25 with a range of severe, profound, multiple physical and learning difficulties.

Our Local Governing Body plays a vital role in supporting the College improve outcomes for all students in achieving their potential. The college is particularly interested in hearing from people who:

Have a range of professional backgrounds with an interest in or knowledge of special needs education
Care about improving the lives of young people with physical and learning difficulties
Want to contribute to the local community
Want to work as part of a team and can commit to a maximum of six evening meetings per annum
Support our Christian ethos and values
Are willing to undertake relevant training to enable you to be an effective and pro-active governor.

Governors meet twice each term, which equates to 6 evening per year, to guide and lead the college. Previous experience of a similar role isn’t essential and full support will be given to new Governors in their role.

In addition, if you have leadership skills, experience of committee work and an understanding of working with a regulatory framework we are also looking for a Chair of Governors to work collaboratively with the Principal to lead on the organisation and work of the board.

For more information, please read the job descriptions below. For an informal discussion about the role of Governor or Chair of Governors please call Jane Smeathers on 01933 312470. The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.