Volunteer Governor (Trustee of Single Academy Trust)

Blockley Church of England Primary School, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9BY

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  From 5.01.2026

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Volunteer Role. Four year term of office.
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: 0 Volunteer Role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trustees work together to fulfil the purpose of the trust board:

• strategic leadership – defining the vision, fostering the trust’s culture and setting the strategy
• accountability and assurance – robust and effective oversight of trust operations and performance
• strategic engagement – oversight of relationships with stakeholders, ensuring decision-making is supported by meaningful engagement

Trustees are responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements.

We are seeking a volunteer that has the necessary time and skills from the local community to fulfil this role.

Please contact the clerk if you wish to ask questions about the role.

What the school offers its staff

Blockley is a dynamic and vibrant primary school situated in the beautiful North Cotswolds. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and wellbeing for children and staff is a central theme that allows us all to LEARN (Love, Encourage, Aspire, Respect, Nurture).

We are a Single Academy Trust (Blockley Educational Academy).

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blockley Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blockley Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: c.governors@blockleyschool.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01386700567
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blockley-church-of-england-primary-school

Blockley C of E Primary School is a successful and popular Church of England academy trust, located in the beautiful Cotswold village of Blockley just outside of Moreton in Marsh. It currently has 143 pupils on roll who are taught in 5 mixed age classes. Blockley Primary School has a dedicated and professional staff team that is committed to providing the best opportunities for learning and achievement for pupils within a stimulating and caring Christian environment. The pupils’ behaviours are good and there is excellent support to the school from the parental and local community. Last Ofsted inspection rating is ‘Good’ (2023).

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