School Governor

Hill View School, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6GD

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: TBC

School Governor job summary

Co-opted Governor Vacancies at Hill View School

Are you passionate about making a difference in education and your local community?

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Co-opted Governor/s to join our Governing Board and help shape the strategic direction of our school. Hill View school specialises in providing support and learning to vulnerable young people with Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs 

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Human Resources (HR)
• Community Engagement
• Governance, Legal and/or Compliance

As a governor, you will work alongside fellow governors and school leaders to support and challenge the school, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and wider community.

What does the role involve?

Governors are strategic volunteers who:

• Help set the school's vision and strategic priorities
• Hold school leaders to account for educational performance
• Monitor financial performance and ensure effective use of resources
• Support the school's engagement with families and the local community

What skills are we looking for?

We welcome applications from individuals who can bring:

• Professional expertise in HR, legal practice, or community engagement
• Strategic thinking and good judgement
• An ability to analyse information and ask constructive questions
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• The ability to attend governing board meetings and participate in school life - commit to at least three Local School Committee meetings across the academic year

Training and support will be provided.

Why become a governor?

• Make a meaningful contribution to your local community
• Develop your leadership and strategic skills
• Use your professional expertise to support education
• Gain valuable governance experience

The role is voluntary; however, the rewards of helping to shape the future of our school are significant.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Clerk to the Governors or the school office in the first instance. 

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting diversity within our Governing Board.

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

Term of Office: 4 years 

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hill View School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 5 to 16
• Size: 55 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hill View School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hill-view-school-martock

Hill View School Vision

At Hill View School, we build a thriving community where everyone feels welcome and invested in their learning. Through collaborative partnerships, we forge lasting bonds. We empower each young person to reach their full potential through personalised learning and a supportive environment. This ignites a passion for lifelong discovery and prepares our young people to live their best lives.

Empowering all learners. Building strong communities. Unlocking potential.

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