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School Appeal Panel Members

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Worcester, Worcestershire
Salary
Volunteering
Closing date
14 Feb 2022
Reference
WCCVolunteering

Job Details

Volunteering Opportunity 

Job Title: School Appeal Panel Members
Vacancies: without Limit
Volunteering for WCC (with travel and subsistence reimbursed)
Location: Meeting remotely until September 2022, thereafter at County Hall, Worcester
Contract type: Volunteer (no contract)
Working pattern: Hours to suit. Hearings are held over half and full days during the working week throughout the year but the main period is from April - September


The Role:

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SCHOOL APPEAL PANEL MEMBER?

Can you see both sides of every argument?  Do you have some time to spare?  

If so, Worcestershire County Council would like to hear from you to serve on Appeals Panels which deal with school admissions and permanent exclusion from school. The Panels make decisions on pupils refused places at, or excluded from, Worcestershire schools.

Panels can sit for periods ranging from a couple of hours to several days in the case of admission appeals. Although admission appeals are heard throughout the year the peak period is April to September each year. Appeals relating to permanent exclusion are fewer in number and are arranged as needed. All appeal hearings take place during the working day. As part of a group of panel members you will be contacted in advance to confirm your availability.

These Panels are completely independent of the Admissions Authority and any decisions they make are binding. They are supported and advised by a Clerk.

Skills and experience which are necessary for the role include being able to:

• communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• assess information and identify key points of the case
• ask probing questions
• be impartial and sensitive
• respect the need for appropriate confidentiality.

The Council welcomes interest from all sections of the community; governors, parents and ex-teachers as well as people with an interest in education but no direct experience in a school.

Admission Appeal Panels are made up of members with or without direct experience of education. For permanent exclusions, membership is more restricted and comprises a lay member (who has not worked in any school in a paid capacity) who must act as Chair, and a headteacher and governor, either currently serving or having done so in the last 5 years.

Full training will be provided. No fee or retainer is paid but travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed.


Disability Confident:  

We are inclusive – this is really important to us. 

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.


Applying:

If you are interested in serving on these Panels, application forms are available by contacting the Appeals Team as follows:  
• telephone number 01905 843579, 
• e-mail AppealsTeam@worcestershire.gov.uk or 
• write to, Appeals Team, Legal and Governance, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP


Application Closing Date: 14 February 2022

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

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While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.  Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

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