Foundation Governor
St Bede's Catholic College, Bristol, BS11 0SU31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The commitment involves attending Full Governing Body and committee meetings three times a year, which take place during the day.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 4 years
Hourly rate
- This is a volunteer role
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Bede’s Catholic College is seeking to appoint a Foundation Governor and would warmly welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about supporting Catholic education.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, commitment and a belief in the value of Catholic education, who would like to play a meaningful role in helping St Bede’s continue to flourish.
You do not need to be an education specialist to become a governor. Our governing body benefits from members with a wide range of professional backgrounds and life experiences, and we are keen to further strengthen this diversity. Training and support are provided.
While applications are welcome from all backgrounds, we would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with financial expertise.
What the school offers its staff
St Bede’s enjoys an excellent reputation locally, within the Diocese and nationally, and has been recognised by the Diocese as an Outstanding Catholic College.
The commitment involves attending Full Governing Body and committee meetings three times a year, which take place during the day.
Further information about the role of a governor in a Catholic school can be found here:
https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/governance
If you are interested in supporting the college by becoming a Foundation Governor, please complete the application form available here:
https://schools.cliftondiocese.com/form-2
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bede's Catholic College
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1315 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Bede's Catholic College website
- Email address
- c.walker@stbcc.org
- Phone number
- 01173772200
St Bede’s Catholic College is a great place of learning with a unique culture and climate. Visitors comment on a calm and industrious place where children are stimulated and challenged to develop their talents and encouraged to strive for excellence. Achievement and effort are valued and celebrated. Within and outside the classroom numerous opportunities exist for young people to unlock their talents and develop self-worth, esteem, confidence, resilience and independence.
Children are enthusiastic about life in college and embrace the many opportunities to grow in faith, developing religious understanding and a sense of service. Spiritual and moral development lies at the heart of our work and is a major strength within this vibrant faith community, where every child is valued.
Young people are encouraged to strive for excellence in every aspect of their work. We hold high expectations of ourselves and all those who work within our community and these translate to the children in our care. They are enabled from the early stages to be active, enquiring and critical open-minded thinkers; to be ambitious for themselves and broaden their horizons.
The college has a long-standing tradition of scholarship and academic success. The value of hard work is never underestimated; this, coupled with inspirational and passionate teaching, enables everyone to fulfil their potential and walk tall with confidence.
As important as they are, education at St Bede’s is about much more than examination results as you will discover when you visit this vibrant community where quality is all pervading
Arranging a visit to St Bede's Catholic College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.walker@stbcc.org.
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