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Shawfield Primary School, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6SX

70 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Governors are expected to attend 6 Full Governing Body meetings in the evening per academic year and attend Committee Meetings. Committees usually meet approximately once a term during the school day. The term of office for a governor is four years.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Governance is a voluntary role and is not remunerated.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Strategic Mindset: Demonstrates the ability to think long-term and contribute meaningfully to the development of school priorities.

Skilled in engaging confidently and professionally with staff, senior leaders, and external stakeholders to support collaboration and shared goals.

Ability to analyse and interpret data.

Supportive and Challenging Leadership: Sets clear expectations for school leaders and is confident in asking challenging questions where appropriate, always aiming to support improvement and accountability.

Collaborative Approach: Experienced in working with teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility, professional growth, and school-wide improvement.

Passionate About Education: Deeply committed to improving pupil outcomes.

No special qualifications or prior governance experience are required to apply, however we are particularly interested in people who have expertise in Health and Safety, Premises Management or work related to education settings.

To maintain impartiality and ensure balanced representation, this opportunity is not open to parents or guardians of children within the community.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS and Section 128 check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

What the school offers its staff

Shawfield Primary School is a small, friendly primary school in Ash, Surrey. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and family atmosphere. At Shawfield we strive to ensure that all our pupils reflect our motto ‘We Shine’.

• The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and passionate Governing Body and leadership team;
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the education and development of our pupils.

• Support and training for your role including Safeguarding Training.

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

Shawfield Primary School are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Shawfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shawfield Primary School website
• Email address: clerk@shawfield.surrey.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shawfield-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Shawfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clerk@shawfield.surrey.sch.uk.

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