School Governor

Abbey Farm; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Swindon is looking for volunteers to join its governing body. This rewarding role involves contributing to school improvement and making a positive impact on local children. Ideal candidates will have an interest in education, effective communication skills, and some time to spare for meetings and school visits. Training and support are provided to all governors.

Benefits

Training and support provided

Contribution to local community

Qualifications

• Interest in the performance of the schools.
• Open and enquiring mind with objective perspective.
• Confidence to engage in discussions and ask questions.
• Willingness to listen and make informed judgments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Availability to attend 6 meetings per year.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to discussions regarding school performance.
• Participate in governance by attending meetings.
• Support the school's objectives and initiatives.

Skills

Interest in school performance

Open-mindedness

Confidence to ask questions

Willingness to listen

Ability to work well with others

Time management

Job description

Vacancy for School Governors at Abbey Farm Primary School

Swindon, Wiltshire

Volunteer role

Permanent

Abbey Farm Educate Together

Could you make a positive contribution to a local school?

Being a school governor is a rewarding way of making a voluntary contribution to the lives of local children. Abbey Farm Primary School is looking for new governors to join our team.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who has:

• an interest in the performance of the schools
• an open and enquiring mind and the ability to look at issues objectively
• the confidence to ask questions and join in debate
• a willingness to listen and make informed judgments
• the ability to work well with others
• some time to spare (6 meetings per year held 5.30 – 7pm midweek, plus visits to the school)

Being a governor can be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding. All governors must complete safeguarding checks and training. Further training and support is available.

More information about the Governing Board and Educate Together Academy Trust can be found on the school's website.