Chair of Governors – Pathway Academy Zone (Alternative Provision)
Posted 2 days ago by Pathway Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
ST6, Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent
Summary: The Chair of Governors for Pathway Academy Zone is a voluntary leadership role focused on guiding the governing body to ensure high standards and meaningful outcomes for young people with SEND and SEMH needs. The position involves strategic oversight, collaboration with senior leadership, and accountability for educational quality and safeguarding. The ideal candidate will have experience in education leadership or governance and a strong understanding of the local community. This role offers the opportunity to shape a new provision and influence positive outcomes for students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the governing body with clarity and direction
- Work closely with senior leadership to provide both support and appropriate challenge
- Ensure strong oversight of quality of education, safeguarding, and learner outcomes
- Drive accountability and maintain high standards across the provision
- Support effective decision-making and governance processes
Key Skills:
- Experience in education leadership, social care, or governance
- Sound judgement and clarity in decision-making
- Confidence in providing constructive challenge
- Able to simplify complexity and focus on outcomes
- High standards and professional integrity
- Understanding of Stoke-on-Trent and its communities
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stoke-on-Trent
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Chair of Governors – Pathway Academy Zone (Alternative Provision)
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent (ST6)
6–10 days per year
Voluntary (expenses covered)
About the Provision
Pathway Academy Zone is a new Alternative Provision supporting young people aged 11–16 with SEND and SEMH needs.
We are establishing a provision built on structure, high expectations, and clear outcomes. The focus is on re-engagement, behaviour, and progression, not simply attendance.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Chair of Governors to lead the governing body from the outset.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for setting standards, providing strategic oversight, and ensuring the provision delivers meaningful outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the governing body with clarity and direction
- Work closely with senior leadership to provide both support and appropriate challenge
- Ensure strong oversight of quality of education, safeguarding, and learner outcomes
- Drive accountability and maintain high standards across the provision
- Support effective decision-making and governance processes
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and credible leader who can operate at both strategic and practical levels.
You may come from:
- Education leadership (Headteacher, Executive Leader, MAT)
- Social care or safeguarding leadership
- Commercial, board-level, or governance environments
We are particularly looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates sound judgement and clarity in decision-making
- Is confident in providing constructive challenge
- Can simplify complexity and focus on outcomes
- Maintains high standards and professional integrity
Local Understanding
An understanding of Stoke-on-Trent and its communities would be beneficial, ensuring governance reflects the context in which the provision operates.
Why Join
- Opportunity to shape a provision from inception
- Influence outcomes for young people with complex needs
- Work alongside a committed and ambitious leadership team
- Contribute to building a high-quality, sustainable model
Safeguarding
Pathway Academy Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Apply
Please send a short expression of interest outlining your background and suitability.