Foundation Governor

For St Martin's East Woodhay CE Primary School

Register your interest

Foundation Governors represent the Christian faith and should be practicing Christians and regularly attending one of the mainstream Christian churches.

Foundation Governors should:

  • Have an interest in and a concern for education and for the whole school community.
  • Be supportive of the school and its Headteacher and staff.
  • Visit the school and get to know it.
  • Attend meetings of the governing body and its committees.
  • have strategic oversight of the school, to monitor its pupils' achievements and attainment, to oversee the teaching and learning, to review its staffing patterns, to oversee its finances.
  • Maintain and encourage the Christian ethos of the school.
  • Ensure the Christian ethos of the school is encouraged throughout its community and is reflected in its policies and protocols, the curriculum and activities.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for someone who is 

  • A good communicator
  • A team builder and team player
  • Able to ask challenging questions of the school leadership.
  • Able to for a strong and professional relationship with the Headteacher

We would very much like to hear from those with experience of school governance, ideally as a chair or vice-chair, but the role could also suit someone with professional experiences of the education sector, or who has previously taken on a similar role in a voluntary or commercial organisation. Expertise in finance and health and safety would be particularly welcome, but is not essential. Most importantly we are looking for someone with a passion for education and a desire to help the school and its children achieve success.


Interests

  • Children
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Young People

Activities

  • General Helping
  • Teaching and Training
  • Trusteeship and Committee Work

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Suitable for under 16s
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No Yes Yes No No
Evening Yes No Yes No No No No

Availability Details

This role is required from September 2025 on a monthly basis

Location

St Martin's CE Primary School
East End
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 0AF

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