Local Authority Governor

Langshott Primary School, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9AU

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 4 years
• Hourly rate: 0

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would particularly welcome interest from individuals with experience in areas such as finance, HR, data, or education, although this is not essential. If you are interested in supporting children and contributing to your local community, we would love to hear from you. Training and ongoing support are provided, and no prior governor experience is required.

What the school offers its staff

At Langshott Primary School, we are looking for a friendly, committed individual to join our governing body as a Local Authority Governor. This is a rewarding voluntary role where you can make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and support the continued success of our school. The position is subject to nomination by the Local Authority and approval by the governing body.

Flexible working opportunities

Governors are expected to attend four full governing body meetings each year, which are held in person on Wednesdays from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. In addition, there are approximately five finance committee meetings per year, usually held on Mondays between 12.00pm and 1.00pm, which can be attended either in person or via Microsoft Teams.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over. Appointment will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other standard safeguarding checks.

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.

School governors work together to support and guide the school at a strategic level. This includes:

• Helping to shape the school’s vision and direction

Governors work alongside school leaders to set priorities and support ongoing improvement.

• Supporting and challenging school leadership

Governors help ensure children receive a high-quality education and that the school continues to develop and achieve strong outcomes.

• Overseeing how the school’s budget is used

Governors make sure resources are spent wisely and in ways that best support pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

If you would like to find out more or express your interest, please contact the Clerk to Governors at clerk@langshott.surrey.sch.uk .

Please note that, to be eligible for this role, you must not be employed by Langshott Primary School.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Langshott Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Langshott Primary School website
• Email address: admin@langshott.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01293776341
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langshott-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Langshott Primary School

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

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