Community Member (Governor)

Salfordsschool; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Redhill seeks a Community Member (Governor) to join its School Standards Board. This four-year voluntary role focuses on contributing to the school’s development plan and improving educational outcomes. Candidates should ideally have Early Years experience and possess strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data. Excellent training and support will be provided. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Training and support

Travel expense claims for meetings

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years education preferred.
• Ability to establish clear expectations for school leaders.
• Confidence to ask questions and challenge appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and monitor the school’s development plan.
• Gather and respond to feedback from parents and staff.
• Influence the strategy of the Trust.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Ability to listen and reflect

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Job description

* School Standards Board - Community Member (Governor)NEWFast Apply# School Standards Board - Community Member (Governor)EmployerLocation: Redhill, SurreyContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeContract Length: 4 YearsSalary: TBCPosted: 12th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd February 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528946Job Reference: SSBSAL001Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 4 Years* Job ID: 1528946* Share :We are looking for committed individuals from the local community, and from all walks of life and backgrounds to join our Schools Standards Board. We are looking for those who can share their viewpoints, experience, expertise, skills, and fresh ideas to enhance the opportunities for our children and families within the community.**Your opportunity**We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to join one of our School Standards Board (SSB) at Salfords Primary School, and for a four-year period. As an SSB member, you will contribute to and monitor the school’s development plan, which is focused on the key improvement priorities for the school. SSBs are also the Trust Board’s interface with key stakeholders: parents, staff and the community. You will be involved in gathering and responding to feedback from parents and staff and developing and maintaining community links for the school.SSB members provide regular feedback to the Trust Board on the performance of their school and the feedback from stakeholders, contributing to the overall improvement of the Trust. SSBs also have the opportunity to influence the strategy of the Trust as a whole.Excellent training and support is provided and you don't need education experience.**About Salfords Primary School**Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary , our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School and Merstham Primary School.**We we are looking for:****We are particularly seeking someone with Early Years experience, as this is a key area of focus for the school. Your knowledge and insight will help ensure the highest standards and outcomes for our youngest learners.*** Thinks strategically, and is able to contribute to the development of the schools priorities,* Is able to listen, reflect and learn from a range of viewpoints* Is able to establish clear expectations for school leaders* Has the ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics* Has the confidence to ask questions and challenge school leaders in an appropriate wayBeing a member of the School Standards Board is a rewarding one, where you will gain insight into the workings of our schools and play a part in improving outcomes for every pupil. Our school vision is that we will instil aspiration and high expectations to empower every child to become a successful citizen of the world through excellence in all that we do. Everything the SSB do has a role to play to make our vision a reality for pupils.**About GLF**GLF Schools is a dynamic and forward thinking Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of their own local community, yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience.We comprise 43 schools over 5 regions and 7 LA's with 35 primaries and 8 secondaries. Each region has access to a regional team that support our schools financially, operationally and with all HR/people matters.**The Details**Being a member of the SSB does require time commitment. SSB's meet formally once per half term (6 meetings across the academic year) and follow an annual work plan. You are also required to attend training and undertake school visits relevant to your areas of responsibility. While being a member of the SSB is a voluntary role, you will be able to claim for travel expenses if needed.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.### Salfords Primary SchoolPart of### GLF Schools