Governor Governing Body - Volunteer

Folkestone Primary, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2143-270S
• Posted:07/07/2026
• Pay:Voluntary
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:31/08/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Confirmed

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Are you passionate about inclusive education? Do you have the expertise to help every child thrive, regardless of their starting point?

Folkestone Primary is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join our Governing Body. We are ideally seeking a governor with experience of strategic oversight and insightful questioning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to Make a Difference: You are ready to commit your time to visit our schools, speak with staff, and provide the constructive challenge needed to keep our standards high.

• Works Collaboratively: You are a team player who enjoys working with school leaders to solve problems and celebrate successes.

• Is Driven by Equity: You believe that a "great education" belongs to every single child.

What We Offer Our Governors

We value our volunteers and ensure they are well-equipped for the role. By joining the Morehall and Martello team, you will benefit from:

• A Warm Welcome: You will join a friendly, committed team of governors who are passionate about their local community.

• Professional Development: A thorough induction program and ongoing support to help you navigate the world of academy governance.

• A Wider Community: Access to our Trust Governor Network, where you can collaborate and share best practices with colleagues across all Turner Schools.

• Strategic Impact: The opportunity to shape the educational journey of children in Folkestone.

How to Apply

If you have the expertise and the heart to champion inclusion at our schools, we would love to hear from you.

• Find Out More: Visit turnerschools.com/about-us/local-governance to learn more about our vision and values.

• Get in Touch: Send your expression of interest to Cheryl Southern, Director of Governance, at cheryl.southern@turnerschools.com.

Help us ensure that no child is left behind. Join the Folkestone Primary governing body.

We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour.

Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life.

Folkestone Primary is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-

• Chartham Primary School

• Dover Christ Church Academy

• Folkestone Primary

• Folkestone Academy

• Morehall Primary

• Martello Primary

• St Stephens Infant School

• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all our academies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check and Section 128 check.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

We understand the importance of work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity but require a different working pattern (e.g., part-time hours, compressed weeks, or term-time only), please clearly state your preferred arrangement within your application. We are happy to discuss and explore flexibility where possible for the successful candidate.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact HR@TurnerSchools.com if you would like to arrange a tour.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com