School Governor - Volunteer

Birchington CEP School, Birchington

• Ref:KCC886-3178-136S
• Posted:11/03/2025
• Pay:Voluntary Role
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:28/03/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBA

Advert

We are currently looking for a new co-opted governor to join our friendly governing body. Our governors come from a range of different backgrounds, skills and experience but all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children in our school. Governors are essential for the effectiveness and success of the school and it is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role. All school Governors serve a 4 year term.  They act as a ‘critical friend’, working voluntarily to strategically oversee the running of the school.  Minutes of all committee meetings are available upon request from the school office.

 We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:-

• Is interested in children’s education and the performance of the school
• Is community spirited and would like to represent the community
• Has spare time and the energy for the role
• Is able to work well as part of a team
• Has an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the school
• Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements These volunteer positions are open to parents/guardians or other people from our community. Co-opted governors are not elected by a parent election but are instead appointed directly by the governing body

What is the role of the governing body?

• Helping to set and review the schools strategic direction and agreeing targets for improvement
• Holding the headteacher and school leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure public money is well spent

What does the role offer?

• A chance to develop your own personal skills
• Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/governance matters
• A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential
• The support and guidance from fellow governors

In looking to fill this vacancy we are particularly interested in people with experience of reviewing contracts and oversight of capital projects. Please do not be put off if you do not have these skills. What is more important is enthusiasm, interest and the willingness to learn.

If you are interested or know of somebody else who would be then please email loraine.bant@birchington.kent.sch.uk for more information, or please leave your contact details with the school office and a member of the governing board will be more than happy to call you or meet up for an informal chat.

Information about the school

Birchington Church of England Primary School is a friendly school on the edge of Thanet and we currently have 440 pupils on role.

Our school has a great range of facilities, including a nurture room, library, computer suite, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) and extensive grounds.

We currently hold Healthy Schools Status, Green Travel Mark Platinum, Thanet Sport Passport, Sport England, School Games Gold, Good Diabetes Care in School Award. We have recently gained the International School Award.

There is a highly professional, supportive and committed staff team who provide a high standard of education and pastoral care for our pupils.

As we are a Church school, we are proud to share we have been awarded a grading of Outstanding in our SIAMS Inspection.

More information available on our school website: www.birchington-primary.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Louise Wilson
• Address:Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AS
• Telephone: 01843 841046
• Email: business.manager@birchington.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01843 846034