Foundation Governor

Little Milton Church of England Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 7QD

43 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 December 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Variable
• Contract type: Fixed term - 4 years
• Full-time equivalent salary: £0 Voluntary role

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Little Milton CE Primary School Needs You!

Becoming a school governor would make you part of the largest group of volunteers in the country as there are currently over a quarter of a million volunteer governors across England!

What will you be doing?

A governor supports the management of the school in areas such as strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing to make sure that the school is working effectively. Governors set the aims and objectives for the school, monitor and evaluate performance, oversee financial management and ensure the head teacher and staff are following its vision and strategic direction. The diverse and varied nature of the role means that schools need governors who can bring a range of knowledge, skills and experiences into one team. Governors also share and celebrate the school’s special days and successes as well as ensuring that parents and the local community are informed and involved with school life.

What the school offers its staff

What difference will you make?

Governors make a significant contribution to ensuring that every individual child receives the best possible education. As a governor, you will bring your own individual skills and experience to the role. By being part of the governing body you will be able to help the group to make majority decisions so that it fulfils its strategic responsibilities. There are no specific qualifications; you just need the right attitude, enthusiasm, and time to devote to the role.

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

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Little Milton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 53 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Milton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office.3755@little-milton.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01844 279310
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-milton-church-of-england-primary-school

Little Milton Church of England Primary School is situated in a beautiful rural Oxfordshire village, close to the historic city of Oxford and within 5 minutes of the M40.

Throughout their time at Little Milton School, children are taught in classes of mixed age and ability, where they are encouraged to work together as well as independently. High quality personalised learning opportunities enable our children to thrive, providing them with the necessary experiences and skills to achieve their potential. Many opportunities are taken to extend learning beyond the four walls of the classroom, as we utilise the community in which we are situated from our local village sports facilities, dedicated Forest school for every child in the school throughout the year and in the later school years with a bi annual residential trip to Woodlands Educational Centre, experiencing the stunning Brecon Beacons . Much use is made of experts who are invited into our school to share their passion and knowledge for their subject.

We work in partnership with parents so that children leave our school as happy, confident, healthy and responsible young people with a highly developed sense of duty and resilience. The nurturing and supportive atmosphere of the school is also evident in the playground, where older and younger children are encouraged to play together and look after one another. Children’s mental health has always been important at Little Milton School and we are proud to have been a ‘Mind Up’ school for the last five years. With experienced staff, we have a well – established programme of supporting positive mental health in all classes on a daily basis.

Arranging a visit to Little Milton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3755@little-milton.oxon.sch.uk.

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