School Governor

About the role

We have a vacancy for a co-opted governor to join our Governing Board. We are an active and engaged governing body – a team of volunteers who makes a vital contribution to the success of the school. It is our vision and aim to create a learning experience in which every child will achieve and realise their full potential. At Green Lanes Primary school we create independent and resilient learners for life. Green Lanes Primary School is a school community where there is a strong partnership between the Governors, Headteacher, staff, parents and pupils. 

“There are many highly positive aspects of the school. These stem from how leaders, including governors, work strategically to improve what is on offer to pupils, parents and staff. Leaders’ collaborative work ensures that the school goes from strength to strength” (Ofsted 2023)

Green Lanes Primary School is a happy, thriving and successful two form primary school based in Hatfield Garden Village, with a highly dedicated and motivated staff team. Our governing body work closely with the senior leadership team to support and challenge, aiming to maximise opportunities for our pupils and help every one of them get the most out of their school life.

Previous experience is not necessary and training will be given. There are 7 meetings throughout the acadmic year which are held face to face at the school (usually on a Tuesday evening starting at 6pm). 

We are looking for someone who has:

• a passion to support every child / young person to achieve in education- committed to ensuring pupil have access to a positive and safe school environment
• people skills and the ability to work well as part of a team- as the role requires regular engagement at governors' meetings and undertaking school visits with school staff and pupils.
• an open and honest outlook, with the ability to remain objective in order to come to balanced decisions.
• Specialist skills would be beneficial to the role but not essential.

We embrace diversity and equality and we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. 

Full training and support will be provided therefore no previous knowledge of how an educational setting is organised is required.

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact our Chair of Governors Emma Flin eflin@greenlanes.herts.sch.uk. 

Green Lanes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2 

To apply, please complete the application form attached.