94 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 December 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    28 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 2-4 hours per month term-time only, mostly evenings (5.30pm-7.30pm), plus occasional school visits during the day.

Contract type

Casual

Hourly rate

Not applicable - volunteer role

What skills and experience we're looking for

You do not need to be a parent, have a connection with the school or work in education to become a governor.

We welcome people with different skills, backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

Professional knowledge in areas such as finance, human resources, marketing, communications, data analysis, or organisational leadership would strengthen our governing board.

Equally important are curiosity, sound judgement, a willingness to ask constructive questions and a genuine commitment to improving opportunities for children.

Governors attend up to six evening meetings each year, which rarely last longer than two hours. The role also involves reading papers in preparation for meetings, undertaking appropriate training, and making occasional visits to see the school in action.

What the school offers its staff

Training and support is provided to new governors and they can expect to gain valuable experience in strategic leadership, governance, financial oversight and constructive challenge; they will also develop confidence, communication and decision-making skills, whilst making a visible difference within the 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.

You do not need to know everything about school governance before applying. If you are curious, community-minded and willing to contribute your time and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Hart Plain Junior School welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to building a governing board that reflects the diversity of our pupils and wider community.


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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hart Plain Junior School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
179 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Hart Plain Junior School website
Email address
JoinUs@hartplain-jun.hants.sch.uk
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hart-plain-junior-school

At Hart Plain Junior School, we want every child to achieve the highest possible standards in an environment of pride, mutual respect and high expectations. We value a close relationship between pupils, families and staff and aim to provide rich academic, creative, sporting and pastoral opportunities that prepare our children for their futures.

Arranging a visit to Hart Plain Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email JoinUs@hartplain-jun.hants.sch.uk.

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