School Governor
Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy, Kingsbury, Staffordshire, B78 2LF37 days remaining to apply
Job start date
24 March 2026
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Voluntary
School Governor job summary
Join Kingsbury School as a Local Governor – Make a Difference in Education
Are you passionate about education and eager to help shape the future of young learners? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting school leadership and ensuring the best outcomes for students? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Local Governor at Kingsbury School, a vibrant and welcoming secondary school within the Castle Phoenix Trust.
About the Role
As a Local Governor, you will be part of the Local Governing Body, helping to ensure strong governance and a clear focus on the 4Ss – Safeguarding, SEND, Standards, and Stakeholder Engagement. You’ll work collaboratively with the Headteacher, fellow governors, and the Trust to uphold high standards in education, pupil wellbeing, and school performance. Meetings take place once a term (3 times a year).
You Will:
• Attend and contribute to governing body meetings
• Support and challenge school leadership to ensure the best outcomes for all students
• Act as a link between the school, parents, the community, and the wider Trust
• Help ensure compliance with statutory duties and Trust policies
What We Are Looking For:
We are seeking individuals with:
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Experience in education, governance, or leadership (not essential – full training provided)
• A genuine commitment to improving children’s lives through excellent education
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a thriving Multi Academy Trust with a shared mission to grow confident learners by leading, learning and excelling together
• Receive training, development, and support from both the school and the Trust
• Work alongside passionate, skilled professionals and make a visible difference in your community
Being a Local Governor is a rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on young people’s lives and give back to your local community. Whether you're an experienced governor or someone new to school governance, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Visits to the school(s) and Trust are welcome, please email Karen Steele.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 631 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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