Community Governor

New Invention Learning Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 meetings per year for 2 hours at a time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £0 Voluntary Role

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Voluntary Community Governor to join our Local Governing Body. This is a rewarding opportunity to support and challenge school leaders, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and wider school community.

Community Governors play a vital role in bringing an external perspective to governance, helping to strengthen links between the school and the local community.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have an interest in education and improving outcomes for children
• Can think strategically and ask constructive questions
• Are willing to learn and undertake governor training
• Can commit time to meetings and school engagement
• Bring skills or experience from any sector (e.g. HR, finance, law, education, public services, community work, business)

No prior governance experience is required—full training and support will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of local education
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Support from an experienced governance team
• A chance to develop leadership, analytical, and strategic skills
• The opportunity to make a real impact in your community

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About New Invention Learning Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Invention Learning Academy website
• Email address: e.harrington@primarylearningtrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-invention-learning-academy

At New Invention Learning Academy I believe that we teach your child today for their tomorrow. Including skills that they can use now and for the rest of their lives but also keeping in touch with traditional values, such as respect for others. We have a determined focus on developing thinking skills and teaching your child to develop into independent, responsible learners.

I have a simple but highly effective approach, for pupils and staff: be here and when you are here do a good job, high attendance, punctuality and positive attitude is rewarded. This provides a powerful and happy team and also a happy and powerful school.
It is proven that schools do best when parents and school work as a partnership, promoting the same values and sharing your child’s progress and next steps to maximise progress.
We look forward to a happy and successful relationship!
Thank you in advance for your support

Mr. A. Pearson

Arranging a visit to New Invention Learning Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.harrington@primarylearningtrust.com.

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