School Parent Governor

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

Job summary

A local educational establishment in Colchester is seeking a Parent Governor who is dedicated to supporting the school's strategic direction. The ideal candidate will be a parent of a child enrolled at Willow Brook Primary School and will bring professional experience and a passion for education to the role. This part-time position requires attendance at six meetings per year, enhancing governance, and making a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing governor and education CPD

Supportive environment

Access to resources for governance

Qualifications

• Must be a parent of a child enrolled at Willow Brook Primary School.
• Professional experience preferred in any sector.
• Willingness to commit time and participate actively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic direction and policies of the school.
• Attend governing body meetings, typically six per year.
• Represent the local community's interests.

Skills

Commitment to children's welfare

Common sense

Ability to think strategically

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 9th February 2026

This is a Volunteering position involving six adhoc meeting per year.

We are looking for a dedicated Parent Governor to join our supportive and collaborative team. We are seeking a parent whose child is currently enrolled at Willow Brook Primary School with professional experience, gained in any sector, who is passionate about the role that education can play in changing the lives of young people. Our governors are from a range of backgrounds and work closely with the school leadership team, they are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, policies, and overall performance of our school.

The most important qualities for any governor are a commitment to the welfare and achievement of the children, a desire to make a positive contribution to the school, common sense, and a willingness to commit time to the role. Many of the functions of the governing body are statutory or have a legal framework. To carry out our core strategic roles, governors need to be able to think strategically, challenge, monitor, but also support.

Role specification

Willow Brook Primary School is part of TKAT, a Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust is a charity, and its Board of Trustees must ensure that it complies with its charitable objectives, which relate to the provision of education in its schools. As such, it is the Trust Board that is accountable for the performance of the Academies in the Trust, and in turn, it is held to account by the Department for Education.

The Trust has chosen to appoint committees for each of its Academies, and these are known as Local Governing Bodies (LGBs). The LGB's responsibilities are set out here in the TKAT scheme of delegation.

Specific tasks and responsibilities of our LGBs

• Represent the Academy's local community and stakeholders by ensuring that the Academy's policies and practice meet the community's needs
• Ensure that the Academy's long-term vision reflects the needs of its community beyond current post-holders, and is in line with TKAT's vision and values
• Support Directors of Education to improve Academy outcomes
• Support the Headteacher to ensure staffing is efficient and effective

There are normally 6 governing body meetings per year, plus very occasional short meetings for the pay committee. It is expected that Governors attend as many in-person meetings as possible, although some meetings may be virtual.

Investing in our governors is a priority for us, and we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing governor and education CPD, and opportunities to network with other schools and governors across the Trust
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a Work/Volunteer/Life Balance
• Access to Trust resources and materials to support governance

If you are ready to make a significant, positive impact on the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.

To find more and apply please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01206 864375 or email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

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.

Contact details

Kate Nunn
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Barnardiston Road, Colchester
Essex, CO4 0DT
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]