Join The Heights Academy Community Council and bring your experience, ideas, and connections together with others who want to strengthen education and create opportunities for pupils, families, and staff.
A message from the Headteacher
At The Heights, our Academy Community Committee members play a vital role in shaping the future of our school and securing the very best outcomes for our children. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals who can bring fresh perspectives, personal experience, and a passion for supporting young people.
You do not need a background in education to become a committee member. What matters most is a willingness to support, challenge, and inspire. This is a rewarding voluntary role that offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives, contribute to your local community, and help guide the continued success of our school.
We would be delighted to welcome new members to our team and invite you to be part of the exciting journey of The Heights.
Lisa Walker, Headteacher, The Heights Academy
Why this matters at The Heights Academy
The Heights serves a neurodiverse community of pupils and families, with a strong commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and able to succeed. Our school is built on the values of Respect, Belonging and Achieving, helping children to develop both academically and personally.
We are proud of the strong relationships we have established with families and the partnerships we have developed within our local community. These connections enrich learning, broaden opportunities, and help our pupils thrive.
Strengthening community links is important because children achieve their best when schools, families, and the wider community work together. We want to build on these relationships, create new opportunities, increase community engagement, and ensure our school continues to reflect and respond to the needs of those it serves.
Our priorities include broadening experiences beyond the classroom and preparing pupils to become confident, responsible citizens who make positive contributions to their communities.
What will the The Heights Academy ACC focus on?
Every Academy Community Council works within five shared areas. At The Heights Academy, these will be shaped around the needs and opportunities identified with the Headteacher.
- Enhancing the school experience and adding value to opportunities for pupils.
- Championing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Building meaningful relationships with the community and partner organisations.
- Sharing insight about the school’s context with the Trust Board.
- Positively contributing to the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
During its first meeting each year, the ACC will agree a simple community impact plan and identify the activity it wants to take forward.
The difference you could make
You might contribute by:
- bringing a parent, carer, professional, voluntary, or community perspective;
- helping the school understand barriers, experiences, or opportunities more clearly;
- connecting the school with people or organisations that could support pupils and families;
- taking part in purposeful school visits and listening to pupils and staff;
- helping agreed projects, events, or partnerships move forward;
- sharing insight that can inform decisions and priorities across the Trust.
You are not expected to do all of these things. A strong ACC brings together people with different strengths, experiences, and connections.
We would particularly like to hear from
We are looking for people who care about their local community and take pride in the success and wellbeing of young people. If you are interested in helping a local school grow and flourish, we would love to hear from you.
No previous experience of schools or education is required. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and life experiences. Often, a fresh perspective can provide invaluable insight and support.
What is the commitment?
Members are expected to:
- attend three formal meetings each year;
- visit the school once each term for an agreed purpose;
- contribute to relevant actions, events, or partnerships where practical;
- complete required induction and learning;
- follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and conduct expectations;
- serve a four-year term following formal appointment.
School meeting arrangements
- The Academy Community Council meets three times a year (termly).
- Meetings are held in a face-to-face or hybrid format.
- Face-to-face meetings take place at The Heights, commencing at 4:00 pm.
- Members are also encouraged to make occasional visits to the school between meetings to develop their understanding of the school community and support their role effectively.
If you would like to make a meaningful contribution to the future of The Heights and its pupils, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You do not need previous experience
You do not need to have been a governor, work in education, or know how a Trust operates. You will receive induction, required learning, and ongoing support.
We are looking for people who care, listen, ask useful questions, work constructively with others, and want to make a difference to the whole school community.
Register your interest
We welcome expressions of interest throughout the year. Registering your interest is the first step and does not commit you to accepting a role.
After you submit the form, Lisa Walker, Headteacher will contact you to arrange an informal conversation. If the opportunity appears suitable, we will explain the formal application, checks, appointment, and induction process.
Bring your experience. Build connections. Create opportunities.
Help The Heights Academy strengthen education and its relationship with the community.