Community Governor
Bovingdon Primary Academy, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0HL5 days remaining to apply
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
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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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to spugh@aspireacademies.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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
Bovingdon Primary Academy is a two-form entry school, situated in the heart of the village and an active part of the local community. 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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