Community School Governor Vacancies

Governing Board Vacancies

Have you thought about becoming a School Governor at a school  in your local area or know anybody who might?

 

Middleton Cheney Primary Academy – we are currently looking to recruit a Community School Governor to join our Local Governing Board. This position would be suitable for someone who has enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education and wishes to develop their skills around governance and strategic leadership. A background in education is not essential as training will be given. We would particularly welcome new Governors who have transferable skills developed at work such as finance, health and safety, safeguarding, buildings and premises or who have a particularly good understanding of the community served by the school.

 

Middleton Cheney Primary Academy is a two-form entry Primary school situated in the village of Middleton Cheney. MCPA are proud to be part of Prime 7 MAT, a Multi-Academy Trust that includes primary schools in Kings Sutton and Chipping Warden. The latest Ofsted Inspection from Dec 2021 rated us as continuing to be ‘Good’. At Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, we want our children to be confident in their own abilities and to reach their fullest potential through a rich, challenging and ambitious curriculum, high quality teaching and pastoral care. We provide a nurturing and supportive community where every child and adult is valued and respected. For further information regarding our school please visit www.mcpa.org.uk

 

Who can become a School Governor?

All types of people can become School Governors. You don't need to have a child at the school. No special qualifications are required, but you must be 18 or over on the date when you are elected or appointed.

 

What do school Governors do?

The role and functions of the Local Governing Body of a school are to:

• Provide clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
• Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
• Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its

   pupils.

 

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the role please contact Ian Lowe CEO at ceo@prime7.org.uk

 

Commitment and Training for Governors: Our Governor Board meetings are held 4 times a year on weekday evenings and Governors are expected to complete termly school visits. (Three visits in total across the whole school year.)

Being a Governor is a serious commitment, but it can be very rewarding. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a school governor on the School Governors' One Stop Shop website: www.sgoss.org.uk 

 

To find out more about the job description of a School Governor, please click on this link:

www.nga.org.uk/Be-a-Governor.aspx  

 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this vacancy please email lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk  for an Application Form with a letter expressing the reasons for your interest in the role and; the skills and experience you have that make you an ideal candidate; your commitment to undertake training to become an effective governor and  how you plan to contribute to the future work of the governing board. We look forward to hearing form you.