Governor Governing Body - Volunteer

Woodchurch CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3145-196S
• Posted:09/05/2026
• Pay:n/a
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:09/06/2026 at 21:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Flourish Together Federation

High Halden and Woodchurch CEP Schools

Joined through the values of love and hope, we journey together so that our school communities can live in all its fullness and flourish as God intended. 

Governor Vacancies

Are you enthusiastic about education? Do you want to help make a difference to the lives of local children? Are you willing to volunteer? If so, then we want to hear from you. 

We are looking for committed people to join our Federation’s Governing Board as Co-opted Governors. We have a number of vacancies in the co-opted governor category and would welcome applications from local people.  

The Governing Board operates at a strategic level and is not involved in the day-to-day running of our schools. We are responsible for both the conduct of the schools and for the promotion of high standards. We carry out this role by setting the vision, ensuring that the schools work efficiently and effectively towards achieving their vision, and that the schools provide a high quality education for their pupils. This is done by building a thorough knowledge of the schools and their communities, by both supporting and constructively challenging the school, and by ensuring accountability and compliance.

Governors need not be experts in the field of education. What they do need is an interest in our schools and in the welfare of the  pupils, together with the time and willingness to get involved. 

If you would like to find out more about how you can contribute to governance at our schools or have any questions, then please contact either High Halden or Woodchurch school office who will then arrange for our Chair of Governors to contact you.

High Halden CEP School- 01233 850285 or office@high-halden.kent.sch.uk

Woodchurch C of E Primary School- 01233 860232 or office@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk 

Information about the school

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School has 165 children on roll and is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside in the village of Woodchurch, 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from Tenterden. We are a school at the heart of the community, that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Our site consists of a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings.

Woodchurch CE Primary School plays a central role within a close-knit village community. We enjoy a well-established relationship with the wider parish. We are proud of our inclusive, Christian ethos and benefit from strong, mutually supportive links with the local community, church and parents.

As a school we value each individual child and strive to provide a stimulating, learning experience for all our children. We are committed to ensuring that each child achieves their very best whilst in our care.

Our confident and engaging children are key to the welcoming family atmosphere you will find here at our amazing school. Our parents care about their children’s education, and we have a very active parent and friends association. You will be supported by a great Governing Body. We have strong links with our collaboration, Tenterden Rural Alliance made up other schools, including primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about us visit our fantastic school website.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kelly Burlton and Mrs Caroline Ridley
• Address:Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
• Telephone: (01233) 860232
• Email: kburlton@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233) 860804