Are you interested in improving children’s education and giving back to your local community? This voluntary role is a critical function within education, now more than ever. If you are over 18 and have a little spare time, you could become a School Governor.

What Does a Governor Do?

The Governing Body works together as a collective to:

● Set the strategic vision and values for the school

● Hold the Principal to account for educational standards and staffing performance

● Oversee the school’s financial health, ensuring good value for public money; and

● Engage with the local community and stakeholders to build support.

What Is The Commitment?

The Governing Body for Littlecoates Primary Academy meets five times a year for approximately two hours per meeting, usually on Wednesday afternoons starting at 4.30pm. Meetings are held at our school site, with the flexibility to join online also. You will need to set aside some time to review documents beforehand, and you will be invited to take part in strategic monitoring visits and school events throughout the year.

What Skills and Qualities are we looking for?

We are particularly seeking individuals who

● Have experience, skills or an interest in safeguarding.

● Embody strong ethics and values.

● Are passionate about innovative approaches to education.

● Believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.

However, no prior experience in education is necessary; we value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

How Being A Governor Will Benefit You

Being a Governor provides a unique opportunity to make a positive social impact while aiding your own personal and professional development:

● Leadership: Development of strategic leadership skills.

● Networking: Expansion of professional networks.

● Skills: Building of governance, compliance, and financial acumen.

● Growth: Personal growth and building of confidence.

About Our School

We are a small school, serving local children and families from ages 2-11. Our magical school is a fantastic place to learn and play, providing opportunities for some of the most disadvantaged children in the area to thrive in a cheerful, safe and caring environment.

At Littlecoates, togetherness is the most important ingredient in creating our thriving and successful school community. A culture of building strong, positive relationships between all members of our school community is the key to our success.

Together we are steadfast in our mission to be a kind and compassionate community of learners helping each other to succeed.

At the heart of our school is a commitment to every pupil, every parent or carer, and every member of staff to create and maintain an inclusive, innovative and exciting environment where we learn, play, aspire and celebrate together. We actively promote respect and care based on principles of good global citizenship, and we are guided by our vision for a just and sustainable world.

Together we aim to:

● inspire a love of learning

● value play and having fun

● raise aspirations and be ambitious

● celebrate success

● and create strong feelings of belonging

In achieving these aims we believe our children will grow up to be confident, creative, respectful and responsible global citizens with big dreams and an appetite for success.

If you share our values, have an interest in the education of local children or would like to ‘give something back’, we love to invite you to visit our amazing school and start a conversation as to how you can be involved.

Details of the school vision can be found on our website: https://littlecoatesacademy.co.uk/index.html

You can help make a difference, please join us and help shape the future of our children’s education.

Further Information:

If you would like an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Governance Professional, Mel Gibbons, at m.gibbons@wellspringacademies.org.uk.

If you would like to apply for this post, please complete our application form which can be found on this link: https://forms.gle/9gSqdfdsMoLfkSTh9

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and further pre-appointment checks, including section 128 checks, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you require any support with completing your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.