School Governor

Essex Local Nature Partnership; Maldon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a School Governor, where your expertise in HR and education governance can make a real difference. This role offers the chance to shape the future of young learners while working alongside a dedicated team of educators. With a commitment of attending at least 6 meetings a year, you'll have the opportunity to see firsthand the impact of your contributions in a thriving school community. No prior governance experience is needed, just a passion for education and a desire to learn. Make a lasting impact and enhance your professional journey with this fulfilling role.

Benefits

Professional development in governance and leadership

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Work alongside committed educators

Satisfaction of contributing to a thriving community

Qualifications

• Passion for shaping the future of young learners.
• Willingness to learn and commitment to improving education.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic leadership and ensure accountability.
• Contribute HR knowledge to guide workforce development.

Skills

HR expertise

Education governance

Knowledge of local authorities

Understanding of academies and trusts

Familiarity with Ofsted

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 18/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Join the Federated Governing Body of Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools

Make a Lasting Impact on Education

Are you a professional with expertise in HR, education governance, local authorities, trusts, academies, or Ofsted? Are you passionate about shaping the future of young learners? If so, Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools invite you to bring your skills to our Federated Governing Body.

Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools are both very popular.

As a School Governor, you will play a vital role in driving strategic leadership, ensuring accountability, and championing the best outcomes for our pupils. We are particularly seeking individuals who can contribute their HR knowledge—helping to guide workforce development, policies, and staff well-being—or those with governance experience in education settings.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful way
• Professional development in governance and leadership
• A chance to work alongside a committed team of educators and governors
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in a thriving school community

No prior governance experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and a commitment to improving education.

In terms of time commitment, we expect that governors will attend at least 6 meetings a year, which will take place in the daytime between 4-6pm and rarely last more than 2 hours. Visits to see and monitor the school in action will also be required; this is one of the many highlights of the role as you get to see first-hand the children learning.

Experience tells us that our governors not only make a difference to the school but also gain much personal and professional satisfaction from the role, such as learning new skills, making new friends, and enhancing CVs.

We would welcome applications from any background if you are prepared to take on the commitment of the role. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact our Headteacher, Mr. Mark Millbourne via the school office: [e-mail] or call 01206 577608.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All posts are subject to DBS checks and other relevant safeguarding screening. We will close the vacancy once the position has been filled.

Join us in shaping the future of our schools!

Information about the School

Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools are particularly focused on the development of the whole child and together with a record of high academic success, we pride ourselves on supporting children's all-round achievement and our close relationships with families.

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.