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School Governor

Orchard Fields Community School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0QT

295 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2027 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Governors meetings every term, committee meetings and in school visits each term to monitor your responsibilities.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £0.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Passionate about the best outcomes for all children

Team work as a professional

Education background- though not essential

Committment to the safeguarding of children

Ability to dedicate time to the Governor role

Transferable skills from your own professional role that can support school leadership teams eg. HR, finance, IT, safeguarding, education

What the school offers its staff

Supportive leadership team

Experienced Governors to provide support and induction

Training through the local authority

Ability to join meetings online

Flexible working opportunities

Meetings online

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check and online medical questionnaire are required for this post.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Orchard Fields Community School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Orchard Fields Community School website
• Email address: office@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01295263324
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-fields-community-school

Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

Arranging a visit to Orchard Fields Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk.

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