Chair wanted for Essex Music Education Hub Oversight Group
Job description
Essex Music Education Hub Oversight Group
Independent Chair wanted
Essex Music Education Hub is one of the largest Hubs in England and is led by Essex Music Services/Essex County Council who work alongside a number of strategic and delivery partners.
The Hub has gone through significant changes recently to ensure that is delivers the Core and Extension Role outlined in ‘The Importance of music: a national plan for music education’ in dynamic and innovative ways and addresses the challenges posed in OFSTED’s report ‘Music in schools: what Hubs must do’.
We are changing our governance structure to ensure that it is as responsive and effective as possible, creating a Partnership Forum and an Oversight Group.
We are looking for a volunteer to be an independent Chair of the Hub Oversight Group which will comprise of schools, stakeholders and strategic partners who are not funded to deliver work for the Hub. The Chair will help establish the group and support the development of the scrutiny and oversight role, steering, challenging and focusing members to deliver strong and effective outcomes and decisions
The groups remit and purpose is:
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To review and scrutinise the work of Essex Music Education Hub though written and verbal reporting from music service officers and delivery partners.
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To ensure that EMEH is delivering the Core and Extension objective (as outlined in the National Plan for Music Education) and that the services being offered are of a high quality.
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To monitor key performance indicators.
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To advocate for the needs and priorities of the sector they represent and therefore developing an understanding with colleagues about the wider needs of all stakeholders.
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Offer feedback to ensure stakeholder satisfaction and engagement with the services and opportunities being offered by EMEH.
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Utilise knowledge and experience to offer strategic advice and support to inform future planning, prioritisation and investment.
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To ensure transparency and accountability through questioning and constructive challenges.
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To monitor financial performance against budgets and ensure that financial resources are being used effectively and appropriately.
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To facilitate cross-sector ideas about best practice.
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To promote and advocate for the work of EMEH and the benefits of music education to parents, other schools and professionals and children and young people across Essex.
Key responsibilities
The Chair will be responsible for keeping meetings focused and productive, ensuring that all members feel engaged and can contribute constructively to address the remit outlined above. They will play a key role in the development of music education in Essex.
The Chair will be required to:
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Attend meetings once a term (held in locations across Essex.)
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Attend occasional additional meetings, performances, events or conferences.
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Deal with occasional email and phone communications in-between meetings.
This role is voluntary but will include a travel allowance.
This role would initially be for a period of two-years, and the first meeting will be in May 2016.
Person specification
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A knowledge of and passion for music education and cultural education more broadly.
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A desire to improve outcomes for the young people of Essex and to contribute to the development of a diverse, quality music education offer across the country.
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An awareness of the school environment and opportunities and challenges within education generally.
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An ability to manage discussions objectively, fairly and calmly whilst also being unafraid to challenge when necessary.
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An ability to tackle issues constructively and positively.
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Existing experience as an effective Board member or Trustee.
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Experience of an existing effective Chairmanship is preferable.
If of interest….
Please email a CV and a paragraph explaining why the role is of interest and why you would be suitable to Charly Richardson, Music Service Lead Officer: charly.richardson@essex.gov.uk
Please also get in touch if you have any queries about the role.
Deadline: 29th February 2016 5pm