Independent Chair - Birmingham Education BoardLocation: Birmingham (in-person attendance required)Term: Two-year appointment, with potential for reappointmentTime Commitment: Approximately 6 days per yearBirmingham City Council is seeking an accomplished and independent leader to chair the Birmingham Education Board, a citywide partnership dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people.Bringing together senior leaders from schools, Multi Academy Trusts, Early Years, Post-16 provision, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Children''s Trust and wider partners, the Board provides strategic leadership across Birmingham''s education system.As Independent Chair, you will provide impartial leadership, facilitate constructive challenge, and help drive collective accountability across key priorities including educational attainment, inclusion, attendance, school improvement, system leadership and strategic risk.Key ResponsibilitiesChair Board meetings with independence, credibility and authority.Lead the development of a shared strategic vision for education across Birmingham.Foster effective partnership working across schools, trusts, council services and wider stakeholders.Ensure discussions remain strategic, evidence-based and action-focused.Provide constructive challenge and oversight of performance, risks and priorities.Support strong governance, transparency and collective accountability.Represent the Board externally where required.About YouYou will be a highly ..... full job details .....