Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
people and organisational development (POD)
We pride ourselves on providing you with interesting opportunities and valuable support to equip you to thrive and fulfil your potential whilst working at Leeds Beckett.
development for all colleagues
personal development
For everyone interested in enhancing their self-awareness and personal success at work.
development for leaders and managers
leadership development
For leaders interested in understanding the complexities of the role, exploring practical tips for greater impact and sharing ideas with peers.
Managers' essentials
A range of key information, resources and links for managers.
Governors for Schools
We are really pleased to be working in partnership with Governors for Schools, a national education charity that matches skilled and committed volunteers with schools in need of governors. Schools need people who can support the board with a variety of skills such as finance, education and HR. But it’s not just specific skills that boards need; they also need more general experience, including negotiation and leadership. Governors work at a strategic level and don’t get involved in the operational running of the school. Instead, governors challenge the headteacher by asking questions, looking at data and probing anomalies, and making sure money is well spent. Governors are also a source of support for the headteacher, often bringing expertise in areas outside of a teaching remit. By volunteering as a school governor, your experience could benefit hundreds of children and young people. You can also benefit by gaining valuable CPD experience. View the upcoming dates and booking details. There are also some additional development webinars available for you to book onto, dates, time and bookings details. If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering with Governors for School, please email pod@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
We are holding an online information event for colleagues from universities across the North of England, to find out more about becoming a school governor. Colleagues will hear from university employees who are school governors, to learn about their motivations for volunteering, the impact they make on young people’s lives, and how they have developed new skills through the role. This online event will also cover the core responsibilities of a school governor, the benefits of undertaking the role, and the time commitment required.
The event takes place on Tuesday 6th December 2022 at 18.00 pm, further details can accessed here: event details.
