School Governor - Volunteer

Littlebourne CEP School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3126-94T
  • Posted:15/04/2025
  • Pay:Voluntary
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:15/06/2025 at 10:00
  • Interviews:N/A

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We are looking for a committed member of our local community to become one of our highly-valued governors.

Our school is on an exciting journey - as we continue to build upon our exisiting strengths to become a school where every member of our school community can flourish. As a governor, your role will be to support the headteacher in making our vision of everyone growing and thriving together, a reality. 

The role of governor appeals to many. You could be somone local to the school who has a keen interest in supporting within the local community. Or, you could be a qualified teacher who is keen to get a greater understanding of school leadership before thinking about your own career progression. The role of governor looks great on your CV - and shows a real commitment to your own professional development.

If you feel you have something to contribute to our wonderful village school, we would love to hear from you.

Information about the school

Littlebourne is a small village school situated about 4 miles east of Canterbury. The school is attractively situated in large grounds opposite the village church providing a wealth of opportunities for incorporating the environment into learning, sport and other outdoor activities.

We are committed to ensuring that children enjoy a broad curriculum, carefully structured to meet their individual educational, physical, social and emotional needs.

We are a Church of England School with strong values and a vision that acts as our compass. We endeavour to create a secure, happy, lively and caring atmosphere to ensure our children and staff have all the ingredients necessary to thrive.

We were judged to be Good by Ofsted in 2019 and were inspected again in October 2024. The school is expecting a further inspection in 2025/26. When inspected by SIAMS (October 2024), we were found to be living up to our Christian ethos, supporting adults and children to flourish.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs. Gill Waite - School Secretary
  • Address:Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1XS
  • Telephone: (01227) 721671
  • Email: office@littlebourne.kent.sch.uk

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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.