Governor

PACE Academy Trust; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK seeks Trust-Appointed Governors for Chipstead Valley Primary School. This voluntary role requires commitment to six meetings yearly, focusing on strategic support for an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' school. Candidates should have a background in education or experience in special education needs, willing to engage actively in local school governance and improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting the strategic leadership of the school.
• Generously giving time to the local community.
• Willingness to complete voluntary training courses.

Responsibilities

• Offer support and challenge to the school.
• Oversee financial management and safeguarding.
• Attend around six meetings per year.

Skills

Background in education

Experience in special education needs and disabilities (SEND)

Ability to ask constructive and challenging questions

Job description

## Governor### We are searching for the best education professionals* Governor# GovernorEmployerLocation: Coulsdon, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeContract Length: 4 year termSalary: This is a voluntary positionPosted: 18th November 2025Start Date: 2nd February 2026Expires: 30th December 2025 05:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 2nd February 2026Job ID: 1518450Job Reference: PACEStart Date: 2nd February 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: 4 year term* Job ID: 1518450* Share :**Role: Trust-Appointed Governor (x2)****Location:** Chipstead Valley Primary School (part of PACE Academy Trust)**Commitment:** Around six meetings per year, plus two Governor Open Mornings at the school and occasional visits as required.**Term of office:** 4 years**Start date:** February 2026**Deadline for appliations:** 12th January 2025 - 5PMChipstead Valley Primary School is looking to fill two Trust Appointed vacancies on their Local Governing Body. This is a voluntary position whereby you will offer support and challenge to this Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding in All Areas’ school.We particularly welcome applications from people with a background in education and/or experience in special education needs and disabilities (SEND). Also, those who have the confidence to ask constructive and challenging questions, whilst respecting confidentiality. *Please note that you will not be eligible to apply for this role if you currently have a child who attends Chipstead Valley Primary School*.The Local Governing Body is responsible for supporting the strategic leadership of the school. Governors are committed to providing high quality learning, as well as being committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for all pupils. The Local Governing Body is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the school and also for ensuring the safeguarding and health & safety of the pupils, staff and visitors.Being a governor is a position of influence in our school and governors’ take their responsibilities seriously, generously giving their time to make a genuine commitment in their local community. Governors feel a special connection to the school, understanding how it works from within and how considerable the challenges are for school leaders. We support our school leaders in fulfilling that leadership responsibility. Governors come from all walks of life, from different ethnic groups and of all ages over 18. Very few people cannot be governors but a list of those who are ineligible are listed within the application form. No experience is necessary and a range of voluntary training courses are provided. We will also arrange introductory sessions.The Local Governing Body meetings are usually held at the school on a Wednesday evening at 6.30pm. There are, however, opportunities to see the school at work through governor ‘Open Mornings’, which are scheduled once or twice a year, as well as link governor meetings with your assigned subject leader.Chipstead Valley Primary School is part of the PACE Academy Trust, a small multi-academy Trust with four schools within Mitcham and Croydon. The Trust works to make a positive difference in all its schools and seeks greater educational opportunities for all of its children. Within PACE, each individual school has its own Local Governing Body which works to support the local school leaders. Please refer to the PACE website for more information.If you are interested in an informal discussion about this role please contact Gemma Brusadelli via the contact details listed in the application instructions. Gemma will arrange for you to speak with the school’s Chair of Governors, Shelly Rowe.To apply for this position, please complete the application form attached including a statement with the relevant information requested (found near the end of the first page) by 15th December 2025 at 5pm.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:PACE Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### PACE Academy TrustPart of### PACE Academy Trust