Chairing
The role of vice chair
The vice chair shares the leadership of the board and helps to make the role of chair more manageable.
Guidance
14/07/2022
While the vice chair's role can vary greatly between individual schools and trusts, the purpose of the聽role is to:
- act as a sounding board for the chair
- share tasks with the chair when agreed, ensuring a manageable workload
- be the chair's deputy in times of absence
This page covers:
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typical vice chair duties
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required skills, knowledge and behaviour
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succession planning
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