STEP Governance
The name STEP, an acronym, reflects the aspirational nature of the organisation - Striving Together for Excellence in Partnership. Inspired by the commitment to improve children’s life chances, STEP Academies work together to provide high quality learning experiences for all their pupils.
Parent Governor Vacancy
There is currently one vacancy for a Parent Governor to serve on the Academy Committee of Breakwater and High Cliff Academies. We are very keen to encourage parents (or people with parental responsibility) of registered pupils to nominate themselves to fill this place. (Candidates who are elected members of political parties are not eligible due to potential conflicts of interest).
Parent Governors are elected by and from other parents and are vital to our Academy Committee. They share equally with other STEP Governors the responsibility for carrying out the Academy Committee’s wide range of responsibilities. STEP Governors do not run the Academy day-to-day, as their role is at the strategic or policy-making level in the Academy.
If you join our Academy Committee, you will serve for a four-year term, and you can continue to the end of the four years even if your child/children leave the Academy. Being a STEP Governor does take up time. There are four Academy Committee meetings each year and you will need to set aside time to be able to be an effective STEP Governor; to prepare for meetings, for visiting the Academies, undertaking training, etc.
Any parents/carers interested in being a STEP Governor can collect an Application Pack from the Academy Office and should make an appointment with the Head Teacher to discuss the role.
Breakwater Academy and High Cliff Academy Committee
“STEP First” is the notion that, first and foremost, everyone is committed to being part of The STEP Academy Trust. All governors must be fully aligned to the Trust’s Mission and Vision. Although serving one or more particular Academies, governors are members of the wider STEP team.
We are all one team, in one organisation, working towards the same goal: to be outstanding in all we do – STEP First!
Breakwater Academy and High Cliff Academy Membership List and Register of Interests
Academy Committee Attendance
Please note the academy committee structure changed in September 2026. Should you wish to see attendance details for the previous structure please email clerks@stepacademytrust.org.