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Job Ref No. ECC2075-91S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Voluntary
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/08/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: n/a  

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Friar's Grove needs you - Make a difference become a school Governor!

  • Do you want to understand how a school is run?
  • Are you passionate about giving children the best education possible?
  • Join our Governing Board and help shape the future of our school!

What does a Governor do?

  • Support and challenge the school leadership to drive improvement
  • Help shape school policies and long-term strategies
  • Ensure every child gets the best education possible
  • Oversee the school's budget and performance
  • Work as part of a friendly, dedicated team

Who can be a Governor?

You don't need to be an education expert! If you have valuable/professional skills you can offer, we need you. We welcome parents, teachers, and members of the cmmunity with a passion for helping children suceed.

Why become a Governor?

  • Make a real impact on children's education
  • Give back to thecommunity
  • Leanr newskills in leadership and decision-making
  • Work withother passionate people

Governor and Headteacher - working together

Governors strategic leadership----------------Headteacher Day-to-Day management

  • Set the school's vision & values---------- Implement the school's vision & values
  • Approve school policies and plans-----------Carry out staff policies and manage staff
  • Oversee school budget & resources-----Manage finances & spending
  • Hold the headteacher to account------------Lead and support staff development
  • Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing-----Ensure pupil safety & welfare
  • Monitor pupil progress & performance--Deliver quality teaching & learning

Meet our current governorshttps://www.friarsgroveprimaryschool.com/meet-the-governors/

Be part of something bigger. Join our Governing body today! There is no need to fill out the attached application form, please contact Nic Jeffs - Clerk to Governors, to arrange a visit or to find out more.

Nic Jeffs

Clerk to the Governor's

admin@friarsgrove.essex.sch.uk

01206 843683

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Kate Baker
Upland Drive, Colchester
Essex, CO4 0PZ
Telephone: 01206 843683
Email: admin@friarsgrove.essex.sch.uk

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