Chair of governors

Job details

Job role Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern Part time: Approximately 10 hours per academic year. Governors visit the school 3 times a year: visits last approximately one hour. Governors meet approximately 3 times a year for governing body meeting which last approximately 1.5 hours. Additional meetings with the headteacher would make up at least 2hours per year.

Contract type Permanent

Pay scale This role is voluntary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking Chair of Governors for [Employer hidden].

Northlands Primary is a medium sized school with 210 students. The school is in excellent condition and our recent OFSTED (April 2025) suggested the school had no areas for improvement. We - of course- strive to improve our offer relentlessly and want your help to do it! We are an Local Authority school and proud of what we have, and continue to achieve, in this format.

As a Chair of Governors you will:

• Help to lead and organise other governors
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing
• Support staff and leaders to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils
• Bring your experience, perspective and commitment to our vibrant school communities

What we offer:

• A school that is already in a very strong and stable position
• A fully supported induction process
• A very supportive team of friendly governors
• A team of supportive staff
• A wonderful school which is gaining a reputation for excellence

Please feel free to learn more about the school at

https://www.northlands-school.org.uk/

Please contact [contact hidden] for further information and to register your interest.

What the school offers its staff

• A school that is already in a very strong and stable position
• A fully supported induction process
• A very supportive team of friendly governors
• A team of supportive staff
• A wonderful school which is gaining a reputation for excellence

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.