Higher Education Governor

Higher Education Governor

Location: UK, Remote

Working Hours: 4 Meetings a year

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive

Who we are: Oxford International

Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©!

Job Purpose

To contribute to the effective governance of a higher education institution by providing independent judgment, strategic guidance, and oversight, ensuring that the institution fulfils its educational mission, maintains financial health, upholds academic standards, and meets regulatory and legal obligations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To contribute to the robust governance of the College and provide constructive challenge to the Executive in a spirit of openness, accountability and mutual respect.
• To have regard to the interests of learners, staff, stakeholders and the wider community in considering the work of the College at a strategic level
• To undertake induction training on appointment to the role
• To comply with the provisions of the following documents as they apply to the role of members of the Corporation:

Instrument and Articles of Government

Standing Orders

Code of Conduct

Financial Memorandum

The Nolan Committee’s seven principles of public life

The College financial regulations and financial procedures

• To act in the best interests of the Corporation and North Kent College
• To read all papers sent prior to a meeting to ensure a full and informed debate and decision-making process.
• To support decisions of the Corporation and its committees once they have been reached based on collective responsibility, even though you may have spoken against a proposal during a debate at a meeting.
• To give due priority to attending meetings of the Corporation and its committees, attending and participating actively in the Corporation meeting as required, and to be a member of at least one committee or lead governor role.
• To attend college events (such as student awards presentations and open days/evenings) to gain an appreciation of the work of the college and to meet its students and staff.
• To participate in training and Corporation development activities to develop knowledge and skills, and to read educational material from a variety of sources.
• To promote the effective implementation of the college’s equality and diversity policies in relation to all aspects of the duties of the role.
• To promote the effective implementation and oversight of the Corporations statutory responsibilities in relation to the Safeguarding of all learners and staff.
• To promote the highest standards of health and safety practice in relation to all aspects of the duties of the role
• To understand that individual members have no specific powers, e.g., statements may only be made on behalf of the Corporation by those authorised to do so.

Person Specifications

Legal status

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK;
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent.

Educational Background

• A strong foundation in education, preferably with experience in teaching, educational leadership, or educational governance in a university setting. Experience within the international sector or with language specialism would be beneficial but not essential.

Understanding of Governance and Accountability

• Familiarity with educational governance frameworks and accountability standards, such as those set by OfS.

Skills and abilities

• The ability to interpret and analyse performance data to identify trends in student progress and curriculum effectiveness.
• Strong communication skills to build trust and credibility with college leaders, staff, and other stakeholders

Strategic Oversight

• The capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of educational practices and ensure compliance with relevant standards and expectations

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Recruitment checks, including checks with past employees, are undertaken in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection policy.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.