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Foundation Governor - Flexible

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-3728-128S
  • Posted:11/05/2022
  • Pay:N/A
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:27/05/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The Governors of St. Anselm’s Catholic Primary School are looking for suitable candidates for its Foundation Governor vacancies.

 

What do Foundation Governors Do?

At St. Anselm’s, we work in close cooperation with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and all staff. 

 

Foundation Governors share the responsibilities of all governors by:

  • ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and performance management of staff
  • overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is

spent well

  • engaging with pupils, staff, parents and school community to understand their views of the school

 

In addition to this, Foundation Governors are appointed specifically to ensure:

  • that the religious character and ethos of the school is preserved and developed
  • that the school is conducted in accordance with its trust deed
  • that the religious education curriculum is in accordance with the Bishop’s policy for his diocese

 

Time commitment and responsibilities

The term of office is four years from the date of appointment.  During this time you will be expected to:

  • attend regular meetings (around 7 per academic year)
  • undertake occasional visits to the school
  • attend induction training following appointment and take up relevant and regular training

 

Who can apply

There are no specific qualifications for the role. However, you must be 18 years or over and be a practising Catholic. It is essential that you are:

 

  • enthusiastic
  • willing to learn on the job
  • committed
  • reliable, and
  • have some time to spare

 

Skills and/or experience in the following are desirable, but training is available:

  • interpreting data to evaluate performance
  • interpreting budget monitoring reports
  • chairing of a board or committee
  • recruitment and performance management
  • strategy development

 

You will also need to undergo the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment. 

 

If you feel you have the relevant qualities or the desirable skills/experience with some spare time, please contact: Fr. Pat at St. Vincent’s Parish – 01322 279955.  Alternatively, if you would like some more information, please contact Mrs. Daunna Kendall via the School Office at St. Anselm’s Catholic Primary School on 01322 225173 or via secretary@st-anselms.kent.sch.uk.

Information about the school

St Anselm’s is a thriving one-form entry Catholic primary school with 211 children. We are a happy, welcoming and ambitious school community, proud of our strong Catholic ethos, which lies at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with parents, carers and our parish community to create a caring and effective learning environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and spiritually. Expectations are high, and so too are the rewards: children leave St Anselm’s confident, responsible and well-prepared for the next stage of their learning journey.

What makes St Anselm’s special?

• A joyful and caring atmosphere – our children are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

• A dedicated team – our teachers, teaching assistants and support staff go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and achieves their best.

• Strong partnerships – with families, carers and St Vincent’s Parish, creating a true sense of community.

• An inspiring curriculum – designed to spark curiosity, develop creativity and thinking skills, and nurture spirituality.

Our Achievements:

We are proud to celebrate several recent successes that reflect the strength and dedication of our school community:

• Ofsted Inspection (January 2025): Outstanding in both Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. Inspectors highlighted the kindness, resilience and responsibility of our pupils, as well as their enthusiasm for learning.

• Catholic Schools Inspectorate (February 2024): Outstanding in all areas, recognising the strength of our Catholic life and mission.

• Wellbeing Award for Schools (July 2025): The report praised the exceptional leadership of wellbeing at all levels, highlighting our strong sense of community, embedded support systems, and unwavering focus on the wellbeing of every child, parent and member of staff.

• OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning): Awarded the prestigious Platinum Standard Quality Mark (September 2025) for our commitment to high-quality play opportunities.

These achievements highlight our commitment to nurturing confident, well-rounded children who embrace challenge, show respect for others, and live out strong values in everything they do.

At St Anselm’s, we believe education should be inspiring, supportive and rooted in joy. Together, with our families and parish, we strive to create a school where children and staff truly thrive.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 224937

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.