40 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 2-3 hours per week 6-10 meetings per year with other commitments VOLUNTEER

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Volunteer

What skills and experience we're looking for

Mayfield School is a large special school for pupils aged 3-19 years old and it is designated to provide an education for pupils with Severe and Profound learning disabilities and for primary aged children with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs).

The governing body sets the vision, values, ethos and strategic direction of the school and works closely with staff to ensure that the strategic vision is realised. The work of the governors focuses around three key areas:

  • ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • holding executive leaders to account for educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
  • overseeing financial performance and making sure money is well spent.

We are looking to increase our membership and to complement the existing skills set of the governing body. Ideally you will have experience or a background in either education, health care, finance, facilities management, legal or human resources. However, if you believe your skills or knowledge could benefit and help shape the future direction of our school and then we would really like to hear from you.

The Governing body currently meet using a blend of virtual and face to face meetings. The meetings are held on Monday's at 3.30pm and usually last 2 hours depending on content. The face to face meetings are held at Mayfield School. There are around 6-10 meetings per year and other commitments throughout the year.

We ask that you are willing to give the necessary time and commitment to role and that you bring a skill or particular set of knowledge to the group. We are looking for individuals who will be an advocate for the school but will also challenge our thinking and practices to ensure we are the very best that we can be.

If you are interested or would like to talk about this opportunity further then please contact Stuart Heron, Headteacher by calling 01803 328375 for more details.

CV's WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN REPLACEMENT OF AN APPLICATION FORM AND WILL BE DISCOUNTED IMMEDIATELY.

We reserve the right to close the applications before the closing date.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Part-time hours: 2-3 per week

What the school offers its staff

Working at Mayfield School offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.

Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield:https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4

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

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places:

Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org

Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk

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 Mayfield School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
264 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
Mayfield School website
Email address
nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayfield-school-torquay

At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.

At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

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