School Governor

Job Description

Interesting in becoming a school governor?

Bocking Primary School currently have vacancies on the Local Governing Body.

The school is part of the Attain Academy Partnership and the LGBs are an important part of the Trust governance structure.

School governors play a hugely important role in making sure that every young person is given the best education, opportunities and experiences possible. They work as a team, overseeing the work of the school, acting as a "critical friend" to the senior leadership team and holding the school to account for performance and development.

You don't need any previous experience we're looking for people with enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with skills or experience in education. If you are passionate about education and about helping young people achieve their potential then we would love to hear from you.

The governing body meetings take place four times a year, approximately two hours each starting at 5pm. We ask governors to conduct visits to school on a termly basis to monitor progress of the pupils and the school. We offer training and support to help Governors fulfil their roles successfully.

If you are interested in this rewarding and responsible position, or would like to know more about what the role entails, then please contact the school office to speak with our Head of School or Governance Professional.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.