Captains Close Primary School Advisory Board Member

Captains Close Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3TU

112 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Voluntary Position

Captains Close Primary School Advisory Board Member job summary

Voluntary Advisory Board Member based at Captains Close Primary School

Would you like to make a difference?

Captain’s Close Primary School in Asfordby is looking for a volunteer to join their School Advisory Board.

What are Advisory Boards and what do they do?

Advisory Boards are a group of individuals, sometimes known as governors, of all ages and from all walks of life and backgrounds who come together to work closely with the leaders of the schools to support the strategic development, contribute to the success and wellbeing of pupils and staff, and to work as part of a team actively promoting and supporting the school’s vision and values.

The Advisory Board is usually made of six members. This includes the Headteacher, elected staff member, two elected parent members and two appointed community members.

Do I need to have experience?

No prior knowledge or particular expertise is required – just a desire to make a difference to young peoples’ lives, give something back to the community, and join the largest volunteer force in the country. Full induction and programme of online training is provided to help you understand your role. You’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills and get to know a new group of people with a common focus.

Is it time-consuming?

You’ll need to be able to attend four meetings a year, alongside time to prepare for meeting and undertake training. In addition, you will be welcomed into school to meet pupils and staff and experience the environment and learning in action. Advisory Board Members are also encouraged to find an area of interest to lead on, such as Safeguarding, SEND, Disadvantaged and Quality of Education.

The role is voluntary, however you are entitled to ask your employer for time off to take up the role.

I’m interested, what next?

Anyone over the age of 18 and living in the UK can apply. If you feel this is for you, please don’t hesitate to contact clerk@discoverytrust.org to find out more. Discovery Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. AB positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-appointment checks.

Why Choose Captains Close Primary School?

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Captains Close Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Captains Close Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/captains-close-primary-school

Welcome to our school, where we strive to make every day a happy memory for everyone in our community.

We are committed to providing a safe and inspirational environment for children to enjoy learning and enable them to achieve their best, irrespective of ability or circumstances. We encourage them to be curious about the world we live in within a creative and nurturing environment whilst offering real life contexts in which to apply their learning.

All individuals, irrespective of age or role, in our community have personal learning journeys and we aim to develop a community of independent and collaborative reflective learners. We are committed to promoting children’s self- esteem and confidence to ensure they believe in themselves and fulfil their ambitions.

But most of all…we enjoy our learning!

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