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School Governor

Earl Spencer Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE

3 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Governing bodies typically meet 3–6 times a year, with additional time for preparation and training.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Unpaid role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Become a Primary School Governor – Make a Difference in Your Community!Are you passionate about education and helping children thrive? Our primary school is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Governing Body.

About the Role

As a school governor, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the school. Working alongside other governors, you will help to:

• Set the school’s vision and strategic direction
• Ensure financial resources are used effectively
• Support and challenge the school to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have experience in education—just a willingness to learn and contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who:

• Care about improving opportunities for children
• Can think strategically and ask thoughtful questions
• Are able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Can commit a few meetings each term and occasional school visits

What the school offers its staff

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to positively impact children’s education and wellbeing
• New skills in leadership, governance, and decision-making
• Experience that can support your personal and professional development
• The chance to give back to your local 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.

Interested?If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact our school office. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children & safer recruitment practice- we expect all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our school website.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Earl Spencer Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Earl Spencer Primary School website
• Email address: jkeenan@earlspencer.northants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01604 751130
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/earl-spencer-primary-school

We are a vibrant, ambitious school, close to Northampton town centre. We welcome children and their families from a wide range of diverse, ethnic and social backgrounds. Our school is a warm, welcoming and friendly environment, filed with very well behaved, positive children.
We offer a well-resourced school, with a hard-working, dedicated staff team, who strive to gain the best outcomes for all pupils; a working environment where staff are supported, valued and treated with respect; incredible, enthusiastic pupils who love coming to school; an enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team who put the interests of children first and are committed to the continual development of the school; a commitment to providing high-quality continuing professional development.

Arranging a visit to Earl Spencer Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jkeenan@earlspencer.northants.sch.uk.

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