Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

£0.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our school is a fun, caring, inclusive and motivating place full of amazing and hardworking staff and children. Our staff are passionate about learning, but also recognise that life is more than what is contained within the curriculum.

We wish for our children to be reflective thinkers who take responsibility for their conduct; who understand that we all have a duty to care, to encourage and support one another and that we are part of a much wider, wonderfully diverse society which we can learn from, serve and contribute to.

A Co-opted Governor position has recently become available within our school. This is a voluntary role.

What is the role of a governor?

  • Contributing to the development of the school’s strategic direction in line with the school’s strategy, vision, values, aims and objectives
  • Reviewing and monitoring plans for improvement and school finances
  • Supporting and challenging the headteacher and school leaders to improve the educational performance of all pupils
  • Ensuring that the school is a safe and happy place for pupils and staff

What the school offers its staff

What does the role offer?

  • A chance to develop your own personal skills
  • Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/governance matters
  • A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential
  • The support and guidance from fellow governors

All school Governors serve a 4-year term and are essential for the effectiveness and success of our school. It is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role. They act as a ‘critical friend’, working voluntarily to strategically oversee the running of the school. There are 8 meetings a year, which are available as a mix of face to face and via Zoom.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:

  • Is interested in children’s education and the performance of the school
  • Has spare time and the energy for the role
  • Can work well as part of a team
  • Has an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the school
  • Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 31stOctober 2025

To Apply: Please contact Penny Sim-Jones for a governor application form bursar@geddington.northants-ecl.gov.uk

If you would like an informal chat about the role with our Chair of Governors before submitting and application, please contactmr.lomasney@geddingtonschool.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all governors to share in this commitment. This post is subject to safe recruitment practices, and all necessary checks will be made prior to employment commencing.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

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 Geddington Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
205 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Geddington Church of England Primary School website
Email address
bursar@geddington.northants-ecl.gov.uk
Phone number
01536 742201
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Geddington is a one-form entry school set in a beautiful historic village, and we offer a popular, caring and enriching environment for children from Geddington and surrounding areas.

Arranging a visit to Geddington Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@geddington.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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