Honorary President

Entitled to remain on National Executive Council (NEC) for a further two years ex-officio (optional) 

Notice period – to allow the Association time to appoint a replacement, six months notice is required     

• NEC x 4 per year  

• Steering group x 4 per year  

• AGM once per year  

• others by agreement with Steering Group with regard to Association Business 

Time commitment as necessary, in addition to meetings detailed above 

• The President will be expected to attend some meetings, conferences, functions etc in the Presidential role in normal work time. 

• Attendance at the FEAPDA Congress in role as President.  

Time commitment requires weekly commitments in particular around term time (approx. 3 hours a week) 

• ensuring the overall smooth and efficient running of the Association under the guidance of Steering Group 

• overseeing the creation, communication and implementation of the Development Plan  

• ensuring the implementation of the Aims of the Association 

• maintaining and promoting the principles of the Association Constitution  

• Chair NEC, Steering Group meetings and other meetings as appropriate 

• Chair and address AGM 

• Liaise with National Executive Officer through weekly contact 

• Liaise with other members of Steering Group as required 

• Act as official representative of BATOD at meetings with other agencies and attend relevant functions 

• Where possible, the President will attend a meeting in each Region/Nation, as agreed with the President Elect 

• Lead the development of the Association and promote the priorities of its work 

• Plan outline agendas and Association meetings with National Executive Officer 

• Be an ex-officio member of any working group. 

• Contribute the introductory article (800 words) to all the Association Magazine editions 

• To support the NEO with the day to running of the association in an advisory capacity in conjunction with other SG members 

• Regular and timely response to association related emails 

Other duties: 

Please note that as this is an elected post the holder is a fully participant member of the Steering Group and National Executive Council.  

1. The Association runs smoothly and efficiently in a responsible and timely manner. 

1. The Association develops, implements and communicates its strategic aims  

through the Development Plan 

1. Strategic priorities are identified, implemented and reviewed on an annual basis, to the national context. 

1. The aims of the Association are upheld and actively promoted 

NB: any member of SG can be agreed to be the line manager based on relevant experience. 

• All work is done in collaboration with other Steering Group and NEC members. 

• Major items are discussed and confirmed with other Steering Group members and ratified by the National Executive Council.  

• The President may, however, respond independently on behalf of the Association but must always express the views of the Association which may not be those held personally. 

Financial 

• Normal BATOD expenses payable for SG/NEC attendance and agreed associated expenses. 

• Reimbursement available for supply cover arrangements by agreement with Steering Group 

• QToD with significant practical experience in deaf education 

• BATOD member 

• Understanding of current issues and challenges in deaf education and for professionals linked to deaf education 

• Experience on NEC 

• Secure understanding of the way BATOD works and the roles and responsibilities within BATOD 

• Leadership experience or equivalent with relevant experience of Line Management where appropriate (only if Line Managing the NEO)