Foundation Governor
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 7QD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | c4af625b-87f4-4697-9b0d-bbf359a4dc1b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of Little Milton CE Primary School Needs You!
Becoming a school governor would make you part of the largest group of volunteers in the country as there are currently over a quarter of a million volunteer governors across England!
What will you be doing?
A governor supports the management of the school in areas such as strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing to make sure that the school is working effectively. Governors set the aims and objectives for the school, monitor and evaluate performance, oversee financial management and ensure the head teacher and staff are following its vision and strategic direction. The diverse and varied nature of the role means that schools need governors who can bring a range of knowledge, skills and experiences into one team. Governors also share and celebrate the school’s special days and successes as well as ensuring that parents and the local community are informed and involved with school life.
What the school offers its staff
What difference will you make?
Governors make a significant contribution to ensuring that every individual child receives the best possible education. As a governor, you will bring your own individual skills and experience to the role. By being part of the governing body you will be able to help the group to make majority decisions so that it fulfils its strategic responsibilities. There are no specific qualifications; you just need the right attitude, enthusiasm, and time to devote to the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
The Governing Body of Little Milton CE Primary School Needs You!
Becoming a school governor would make you part of the largest group of volunteers in the country as there are currently over a quarter of a million volunteer governors across England!
What will you be doing?
A governor supports the management of the school in areas such as strategy, policy, budgeting and staffing to make sure that the school is working effectively. Governors set the aims and objectives for the school, monitor and evaluate performance, oversee financial management and ensure the head teacher and staff are following its vision and strategic direction. The diverse and varied nature of the role means that schools need governors who can bring a range of knowledge, skills and experiences into one team. Governors also share and celebrate the school’s special days and successes as well as ensuring that parents and the local community are informed and involved with school life.
What the school offers its staff
What difference will you make?
Governors make a significant contribution to ensuring that every individual child receives the best possible education. As a governor, you will bring your own individual skills and experience to the role. By being part of the governing body you will be able to help the group to make majority decisions so that it fulfils its strategic responsibilities. There are no specific qualifications; you just need the right attitude, enthusiasm, and time to devote to the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.