Chair of Governors

Little Heath Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 7FN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  9 June 2025

• Closing date

  18 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 2025

Job details

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

Chair of Governors job summary

Join Us as Chair of Governors at Little Heath Primary School – Make a Lasting Impact in Primary Education

Are you passionate about education and eager to help shape the future of young learners? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a committed team of governors and work closely with school leaders to ensure the very best for children? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Chair of Governors at Little Heath Primary School, a vibrant and welcoming school which has recently joined Castle Phoenix Trust.

About the Role

As Chair of Governors, you will lead the Local Governing Body, ensuring strong governance is in place, focusing on the 4Ss – Safeguarding, SEND, Standards and Stakeholder Engagement. You will work collaboratively with the Headteacher, fellow governors, and the Trust to drive continuous improvement and uphold the highest standards in education, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing. Formal meetings take place twice a term (6 times a year).

You will:

· Chair meetings and lead the governing body

· Support and challenge school leadership to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils

· Act as a key link between the school, parents, the community, and the wider Trust

· Ensure compliance with statutory duties and Trust policies

What we are Looking For

We are seeking someone with:

· Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

· The ability to build consensus and make sound strategic decisions

· Experience of governance, education, or leadership (not essential – full training provided)

· A genuine commitment to improving children’s lives through excellent education

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a thriving Multi Academy Trust with a shared mission to grow confident learners by leading, learning and excelling together

· Receive training, development, and support from both the school and the Trust

· Work alongside passionate, skilled professionals and make a visible difference in your community

Being a Chair of Governors is a hugely rewarding role, providing the opportunity to make a real difference to young people and give back to your local community. Whether you are an experienced Chair, a current governor looking to step up, or a local leader with a heart for education – we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please send a brief expression of interest to Karen Steele, Head of Central Operations, via email 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Little Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 420 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-heath-primary-school-coventry

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