School Standards Board - Community Member (Governor)

GLF Schools; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider is seeking individuals to join the School Standards Board as community members. This voluntary role will involve contributing to the development plan of Salfords Primary School and engaging with parents and staff. Candidates should be open to diverse viewpoints, have strong analytical skills, and be willing to contribute to school priorities. Training is provided, and travel expenses may be claimed.

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursement

Training provided

Qualifications

• Early Years experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and statistics.
• Openness to diverse viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s development plan.
• Serve as the interface with parents and staff.
• Develop and maintain community links.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent listening

Analytical skills

Confidence to ask questions

Job description

School Standards Board - Community Member (Governor)

Fixed‑term contract of 4 years, salary TBC, based in Redhill, Surrey. Start date as soon as possible.

About the role

We are looking for committed individuals from the local community, and from all walks of life and backgrounds, to join the Schools Standards Board at Salfords Primary School. As an SSB member, you will contribute to and monitor the school’s development plan, which focuses on the key improvement priorities for the school. SSBs are the Trust Board’s interface with parents, staff and the community. You will gather and respond to feedback from parents and staff, develop and maintain community links, and provide regular feedback to the Trust Board on the performance of the school and stakeholder sentiment, thereby influencing the overall strategy of the Trust.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s development plan and report on its progress.
• Serve as the Trust Board’s interface with parents, staff and the community.
• Gather and respond to feedback from parents and staff.
• Develop and maintain community links for the school.
• Provide regular feedback to the Trust Board on school performance and stakeholder views.
• Attend SSB training and undertake relevant school visits.
• Meet formally once per half‑term (six meetings across the academic year) and follow an annual work plan.

Qualifications and attributes

• Early Years experience (key focus area for the school).
• Strategic thinking and ability to contribute to school priorities.
• Excellent listening, reflection and openness to diverse viewpoints.
• Ability to establish clear expectations for school leaders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and statistics.
• Confidence to ask questions and challenge school leaders appropriately.

Time Commitment and Benefits

The role is voluntary, but you may claim travel expenses if required. Training is provided and you need not have education experience.

Safeguarding

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).

Diversity and Inclusion

GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. We hold a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly. We particularly welcome applicants from under‑represented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Legal and Administrative

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and interview shortlisted candidates before the closing date. References may be requested upon receipt of application. Delaying references until shortlisting is acceptable.