Chair of Governors Location: Ark Acton Academy, Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 8EY Closing date: 16/05/2025 Interviews: May/June 2025 About the Role: This is an exciting time to join us as Chair of Governors on the local governing body for Ark Acton Academy, North-West London. You will join a close-knit community of enthusiastic governors, teachers, senior leaders, pupils and parents, with guidance and support from the central team of experts at Ark Schools. The Chair must provide the local governing body with a clear lead and direction, ensuring that the governors work as an effective team and understand their own roles. The ideal candidate will have some experience in school governance (although this is not essential) or alternatively will have demonstrated leadership skills in a board or committee setting. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Demonstrate alignment to the mission and values of Ark Acton Academy Work closely with the Regional Director and Principal to promote and maintain high standards of educational achievement by offering support, challenge and encouragement Ensure that the local governing body monitors the delivery of the vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school Utilise your personal and professional skills, experience, and knowledge to lead the governing body ensuring considered and sound discussion are held Delegate tasks across the local governing body so that all members contribute, and feel that their individual skills, knowledge, and experien