School Governor

Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Colchester is seeking dedicated individuals to join its Governing Board. This part-time role involves participating in strategic leadership to promote high standards of education and welfare for pupils. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and an interest in education. This position offers excellent experience in governance and leadership.

Qualifications

• Interest in the welfare of pupils is essential.
• Soft skills to build relationships and work as part of a team are required.
• Willingness to get involved and support the school's vision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the strategic management of the school.
• Support and challenge the school to ensure high-quality education.
• Engage with the school community to understand its needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Interest in education

Job description

Overview

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 31/12/2025 Midnight

Date of Interviews: TBC

We are looking for committed people to join Roach Vale Primary School's Governing Board. We have a number of vacancies and would welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Or anyone with a passion for educational innovation

The Governing Board of our school is made up of parents, staff, local authority and co-opted governors and operates at a strategic level. We are responsible for both the conduct of the school and for the promotion of high standards. We carry out this role by setting the vision for the school, ensuring that the school works efficiently and effectively towards achieving its vision, and that the school provides a high quality education for its pupils. This is done by building a thorough knowledge of the school and its community, by both supporting and constructively challenging the school, and by ensuring accountability and compliance.

Governors need not be experts in the field of education. What they do need is an interest in the school and in the welfare of its pupils, together with the time and willingness to get involved. Governors also need "soft skills" - the ability to be able to build relationships with a range of people, to be able to work as part of a team, to be able to question, and to make connections between different types of information.

Serving as Governor gives excellent experience of strategic leadership and oversight into how organisations are managed. If you are looking for pathways into leadership, being a Governor will provide you with the experiences to understand budget management, health and safety protocols, stakeholder management and much more.

If you would like to find out more about how you can contribute to governance at our school, or have any questions, then please contact the Chair of Governors, Rob Mossop via email [e-mail]

Alternatively, please contact the school office on [e-mail] or by calling 01206 861324 to arrange a school visit.

Information about the School

Roach Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS and medical check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Sophie Denyer
Roach Vale Primary School
Roach Vale, Colchester
Essex, CO4 3YN Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Appointed School Governor

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Closing: 02/11/2025 Midnight

Trustee

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Closing: 02/11/2025 Midnight