Academy Councillor - Bristol Cluster

Lead Change. Inspire Futures. Become an Academy Councillor with CLF.

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Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you want to influence education in your community? At Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), were looking for committed volunteers to join our Academy Councils and help shape the future of learning.

CLF is a family of 36 academiesincluding primary, secondary, all-through schools, and post-16 provisionspanning Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucester, Weston-Super-Mare, and Somerset. Our shared purpose is simple: every child deserves the best possible start in life.

The Bristol Cluster includes a mix of primary, secondary and alternative provision academies. For further information on the full list of academies and provisions, this can be found in the Bristol Cluster: Our Local Academies section of the advert below.

Key Responsibilities Of An Academy Councillor

As a Sponsored Academy Councillor, youll act as a critical friend to the academy, providing challenge and support to Principals and leadership teams. Your responsibilities include:

• Attend Council Meetings regularly (around 5 per year, 2 hours each).

Community Impact: Make a tangible difference to children and families in your area.

Networking: Connect with over 300 passionate volunteers across the South West.

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. No prior education experience needed, just enthusiasm and commitment. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups.

Bristol Cluster: Our Local Academies

Primary Academies (Ages 311)

• Begbrook Primary Academy
• Evergeen Academy
• Frome Vale Academy
• Lansdown Park Academy
• Minerva Primary Academy
• Summerhill Academy
• Wicklea Academy
• Woodlands Academy
  
  

Secondary Academies (Ages 1116)

• Bristol Brunel Academy
• Bristol Metropolitan Academy
• City Academy Bristol
  
  

Alternative Provision Snowdon Village

Snowdon Village Provides Specialist Education Through Four Distinct Provisions

• Bristol Futures supporting students with complex needs
• Engage tailored intervention for learners requiring additional support

Nest therapeutic and nurturing environments

City School bespoke education for students needing alternative pathways

To learn more about our academies, their locations, and Cabot Learning Federation as a whole, visit the CLF website and explore the Our Academies section.

How To Apply

By clicking Apply on the advert page, you will be re-directed to the CLF Governance Page. On this page, please access and complete the Expression of Interest form (towards the bottom of the page and titled Express Your Interest) and detail the academy you are interested in becoming an Academy Councillor. The Governance Team will pick this up and contact you directly to arrange an initial call/meeting, along with informing you about any other next steps of the process.

We welcome visits from potential volunteers. If you would like to arrange a school visit as part of your interest in becoming an Academy Councillor at one of our academies, please let us know during the initial call/meeting you have with a member of our Governance Team.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

We take safeguarding seriously. All volunteers must complete an application form, provide references, and undergo checks, including a DBS.

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