School Governor - William Reynolds Primary School & Nursery

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community school in Shrewsbury is seeking volunteer governors to make a positive difference to local children. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, holding leaders accountable, and overseeing financial management. This is a voluntary role, and no prior education experience is necessary. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the School Business Manager via email.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Development of leadership and board-level skills

Satisfaction from contributing to the community

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, HR, safeguarding/SEND, legal, estates, IT/data, or marketing/communications is welcome.
• An open and enquiring mind with confidence to ask questions is important.
• Willingness to attend meetings and visit the school occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction to champion the school's vision and values.
• Hold leaders accountable by questioning teaching and learning outcomes.
• Oversee financial management and ensure resources meet pupils’ needs.

Skills

Interest in local education and pupils’ outcomes

Ability to work well with others

Constructive questioning skills

Job description

Overview

Make a positive difference to local children. We’re looking for community-minded volunteers to join our Governing Body and help us continue to thrive.

What governors do

• Set strategic direction: champion our vision, values and ethos; agree priorities for school improvement.
• Hold leaders to account: ask thoughtful questions about teaching, learning, achievement, behaviour and safety.
• Oversee finances: ensure our budget is well managed and resources match pupils’ needs.

You don’t need to be an education expert

We welcome people from all backgrounds who have:

• an interest in local education and pupils’ outcomes
• an open, enquiring mind and the confidence to ask constructive questions
• the ability to work well with others and make balanced decisions
• some time to attend meetings each term and visit school occasionally

We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in finance, HR, safeguarding/SEND, legal, estates, IT/data, or marketing/communications, but this is not essential.

What you’ll get

• Full induction and ongoing training
• A chance to develop leadership and board-level skills
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in our community

This is a voluntary role. All governors complete statutory safeguarding (DBS) checks. You do not need to be a parent.

Interested?
Email a short note about yourself and why you’d like to join to Kimberley Ray, School Business Manager: [e-mail]
For an informal chat with the Headteacher, Jasmin Taylor, call 01952 388280.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To Apply

Application forms and further details are available below or directly from the school. Sorry but CVs will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school ([e-mail]). The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.

We are committed to equality anddiversity andfollow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.

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