Governance Structure at Discovery Academy; the academy council

Delegated Authority
Discovery Academy operates within the governance framework of the Nexus Multi-Academy Trust.
The Academy Council holds delegated powers from the Trust Board of Directors, as set out in the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation.
The Chief Executive Officer and Officers of the Trust act as advisers to the Academy Council and attend most meetings.

Academy Council Membership, Overall Composition
The Academy Council must have no fewer than 7 and no more than 12 members.
Its membership comprises:

Chair of the Academy Council, appointed by the Trust Board of Directors
Headteacher
At least two elected Parent Governors
Two elected Staff Governors (one Teaching, one Non‑Teaching)
Additional Governors appointed by the Academy Council

Note:
Parents or staff may be appointed as Governors. However, the total number of Staff Governors (including the Headteacher) must not exceed one‑third of the full governing body.

How Governors Are Chosen; Categories of Governors
There are three categories of Governors:

Parent Governors
Staff Governors
Governors (appointed members)
Appointment and Election Processes
Parent Governors are elected by current parents when a vacancy arises.
Staff Governors (teaching or support staff) are elected by eligible staff when a vacancy arises.
Appointed Governors are selected by the Academy Council based on the skills and experience required.
The Chair of the Academy Council is appointed directly by the Nexus Multi Academy Trust Board of Directors.

Term of Office

All Governors serve a four‑year term.
At the end of their term, Governors may stand for re‑election or be re‑appointed.
Governors may resign at any point during their four‑year term.

Further Information
For policies, the current memorandum of association, articles of association, and funding agreements, click here.

Discovery Academy Council

Executive Headteacher