Chair of governors

Teaching Vacancies; Rugby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority school in Rugby is seeking a Chair of Governors to lead the governing body and support staff in delivering excellent outcomes for pupils. The successful candidate will bring experience and commitment to champion inclusion and safeguarding within a vibrant school community. The school offers a strong position and a supportive team of governors and staff. Interested candidates should contact for further information and to register their interest.

Benefits

Fully supported induction process

Supportive team of governors

Friendly staff

Qualifications

• Experience in a governance role or leadership position.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Ability to support staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize other governors.
• Champion inclusion and wellbeing.
• Support staff to achieve the best outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking Chair of Governors for Northlands Primary School.

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

Please contact [e-mail] for further information and to register your interest.

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.