The Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) is an ambitious and aspirational family of 15 schools united by a clear focus on school improvement. Our mission is to empower our unique schools to excel, enabling our children and young people to "experience life in all its fullness."

We are proud to serve communities of all faiths and none, with our schools existing to provide exceptional education and care to their local communities. We foster a deep sense of belonging across our Trust, where pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community feel proud to be part of our family.

The Role:

Chesham Bois Church of England School is a one form entry combined Church of England School set in the heart of Chesham Bois village serving a wider community that reaches out into Amersham and Chesham.  Chesham Bois is a unique school, with fantastic children, supportive parents and a dedicated team of staff and governors.  We are a friendly team with teachers, teaching assistants and all support staff working together for the benefit of the children.

Chesham Bois Church of England School is seeking a committed and strategic Chair of Governors to lead its Local Governing Body.

The school is part of the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST), a multi-academy trust of church and community schools working in partnership. The Trust’s vision is for all to flourish, grow and thrive, underpinned by values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity and aspiration.

About the role

You will:

• Lead an effective governing body
• Support and challenge the Headteacher
• Ensure strong governance and accountability
• Champion the vision and values of the school and Trust

About you

You will bring:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children

No prior governance experience is required – full training and support will be provided through ODBST.

Why join us?

• Make a real difference in a thriving school community
• Work within a supportive Trust network
• Develop your strategic leadership skills

To apply or find out more, please contact: Chief of Governance, Heledd Walker via hwalker@odbst.org

Cbesham Bois school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  The ODBST is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.  The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.