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Community Governor

Bovingdon Primary Academy, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0HL

This job expired on 30 April 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Assistant headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
  • Other leadership roles
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • IT support
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 4 Governor meetings a year and at least 3 school visits in-year
• Contract type: Fixed term - 4 year term of office
• Actual salary: Volunteer role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with fellow governors and school leadership to drive educational excellence.
• Ensure all pupils are able to access the curriculum and all aspects of school life.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of our schools, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
• Act as a bridge between the community, the school, and the Trust, fostering strong relationships.

Qualities we're looking for:

• Enthusiastic individuals with a genuine interest in education
• Commitment to support the school through termly governor meetings and monitoring visits
• An open and enquiring mind, with the confidence to provide challenge and support
• Diverse skills and backgrounds – we are keen to recruit governors from ‘all walks of life’

What the school offers its staff

Why become a governor?

• Make an impact: Help guide and support the school in delivering high-quality education.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work alongside school leaders, parents and community members to ensure pupils are safe, supported and developing within the school.
• Enhance your skills: Gain valuable experience in governance, leadership and strategic planning.

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.

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About Bovingdon Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 400 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bovingdon Primary Academy website
• Email address: spugh@aspireacademies.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bovingdon-primary-academy

Bovingdon Primary Academy is an oversubscribed two-form entry school, ranked among the top 10 schools in Hertfordshire based on Year 6 23/24 results. We are situated in the heart of the village and an active part of the local community.

With a variety of facilities including a MUGA, Wooded Area and designated spaces for outdoor learning, we strive to provide a stimulating, inclusive and creative environment for our children to receive a high-quality education. Our bespoke curriculum is tailored to the needs of each child, to help them reach their full potential.

Bovingdon Primary Academy is part of Aspire Academies Trust and has a diverse and supportive team, who work together to create a safe and enjoyable learning experience for each child.

Arranging a visit to Bovingdon Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email spugh@aspireacademies.org.uk.

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