School Governor

Job description

About

What skills and experience we're looking for

You do not need to be a parent, have a connection with the school or work in education to become a governor.

We welcome people with different skills, backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

Professional knowledge in areas such as finance, human resources, marketing, communications, data analysis, or organisational leadership would strengthen our governing board.

Equally important are curiosity, sound judgement, a willingness to ask constructive questions and a genuine commitment to improving opportunities for children.

Governors attend up to six evening meetings each year, which rarely last longer than two hours. The role also involves reading papers in preparation for meetings, undertaking appropriate training, and making occasional visits to see the school in action.

What the school offers its staff

Training and support is provided to new governors and they can expect to gain valuable experience in strategic leadership, governance, financial oversight and constructive challenge; they will also develop confidence, communication and decision-making skills, whilst making a visible difference within the local community.

Further details about the role

You do not need to know everything about school governance before applying. If you are curious, community-minded and willing to contribute your time and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Hart Plain Junior School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to building a governing board that reflects the diversity of our pupils and wider community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.