Non-Elected Governor

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ

76 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a voluntary role requiring attendance at board meetings and occasional school visits (usually termly). Full induction and training will be provided.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Voluntary position

What skills and experience we're looking for

Make A Difference, Shape Futures – Become a School Governor

School governors play a vital role in maintaining high standards of educational achievement and ensuring robust governance across our Trust. Working in partnership with school leaders, governors provide both support and constructive challenge, helping to shape the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of our schools.

As a Non-Elected Governor, you will contribute to effective governance, oversight, and accountability. You will collaborate with fellow governors to support school leadership, promote continuous improvement, and help ensure that every child receives the highest quality education.

What We Are Looking For:

We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to education and the success of all learners
• The ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgement
• Integrity, objectivity, and the confidence to provide constructive challenge
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a shared vision

If you are interested in supporting one of our schools and making a difference, we warmly invite you to express your interest.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dedicated and professional governance team
• Contribute to meaningful and positive change in education
• Develop valuable experience in governance and strategic leadership
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people within 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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-academy-trust

Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Arranging a visit to Bridge Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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