31 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 June 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: The governing body typically meets 5 times per year, with additional committee meetings and occasional school visits. Some preparation for meetings and training is required.

Contract type

Fixed term - 4 year term

Actual salary

0

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cunningham Hill Schools,St Albans - vacancy for a Co-opted Governor

Cunningham Hill Infant and Junior Schools are seeking a co-opted governor to join our governing body. This is a voluntary role offering the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of two thriving and successful schools.

The role of a governor:

As a member of the governing body, you will work collaboratively to:

  • Set the strategic vision and direction of the federation
  • Support and challenge school leadership
  • Monitor educational performance and pupil outcomes
  • Oversee the effective use of financial resources

This is a strategic role rather than an operational one, focused on long-term improvement and accountability. No prior experience needed, full training is provided.

Time commitment:

The governing body typically meets 5 times per year, with additional committee meetings and occasional school visits. Some preparation for meetings and training is required.

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our governing body, please contact chairofgovernors@cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

About our schools:

Cunningham Hill Infant and Junior Schools are two-form entry, co-educational schools serving children aged 4–11 in St Albans, both with current Outstanding Ofsted judgments. We are a happy, inclusive and lively federation where children are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our vision statement:

Cunningham Hill School is a centre of excellence for happy, caring, confident and independent children who achieve their potential both socially and academically. Staff, pupils, parents and governors at the school show mutual respect, good manners, commitment and a feeling of friendship and 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

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.

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About Cunningham Hill Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
240 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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