School Forum Member at Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School

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62 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/WSASES/36723
  Location
West Street, Welford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 6HU
  Contract Type
Not Applicable
  Contract Term
Not Applicable
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 10th Jul, 2026
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
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About this Role

About this Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and shaping the future of our school? Welford, Sibbertoft & Sulby School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic people to join their School Forum. 

 What is the School Forum?
The School Forum is part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET) and exists to help our school live out its vision and values as a church school, acting as an anchor within the local community. Together, we work to support pupils, staff, parents, carers, and the wider community by listening to their voices and taking action.

 Roles of School Forum Members

As a member, you’ll help to:

  • Champion Stakeholder Voices – Gather and share feedback from pupils, staff, parents, and the community to shape next steps.
  • Strengthen Community & Church Links – Build relationships with local groups, charities, and the church to enrich the life of the school.
  • Promote the School – Support marketing efforts to showcase achievements and attract new families.
  • Advance Citizenship & Sustainability – Encourage environmental responsibility, social action, and pupil participation in eco-initiatives.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to society and the local community, while also gaining valuable experience that supports personal and career development, including:

  • Leadership and public speaking
  • Communication and networking
  • Community engagement and project planning

 Time Commitment

  • 5 School Forum meetings per academic year
  • Occasional Trust-level forums and community events (depending on the role).

How to Apply

If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Welford, Sibbertoft and Sulby School to arrange an informal chat, on office@welford.pdet.org.uk

Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and Welford, Sibbertoft & Sulby School are committed to safeguarding pupils. Therefore, any appointment to this voluntary position will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks and other safeguarding vetting procedures. 


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Contact Details

  Abbie Underwood
  01858575431
  office@welford.pdet.org.uk

Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Is this application a new appointment, or a reappointment?
  2. New applicants: Please outline below any experience and knowledge that you have that you consider will enable you to fulfil this role should you be appointed. In particular any Church and/or community experience. Reapplicants: How frequently have you been able to attend School Forum meetings? Please indicate your level of involvement in the School Forum (e.g. specific roles undertaken).
  3. The school/academy is a Church school within PDET, which is a Diocesan Trust and therefore the expectation is that anyone serving on the School Forum will support the Christian ethos of the Trust and the school/academy. New Applicants: Please confirm that you will be able to support the Christian ethos, by entering in the text box below, "I confirm I will be able to support the Christian ethos". Re applicants: How do you feel you have supported and/or contributed to the development of the school’s/academy’s Christian ethos over your term of office?

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