School Governor


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	St Albans, AL1 5QJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cunningham Hill Schools,St Albans - vacancy for a Co-opted Governor

Cunningham Hill Infant and Junior Schools are seeking a co-opted governor to join our governing body. This is a voluntary role offering the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of two thriving and successful schools.

The role of a governor:

As a member of the governing body, you will work collaboratively to:

• Set the strategic vision and direction of the federation

• Support and challenge school leadership

• Monitor educational performance and pupil outcomes

• Oversee the effective use of financial resources

This is a strategic role rather than an operational one, focused on long-term improvement and accountability. No prior experience needed, full training is provided.

Time commitment:

The governing body typically meets 5 times per year, with additional committee meetings and occasional school visits. Some preparation for meetings and training is required.

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our governing body, please contact chairofgovernors@cunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk

What the school offers its staff

About our schools:

Cunningham Hill Infant and Junior Schools are two-form entry, co-educational schools serving children aged 4–11 in St Albans, both with current Outstanding Ofsted judgments. We are a happy, inclusive and lively federation where children are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our vision statement:

Cunningham Hill School is a centre of excellence for happy, caring, confident and independent children who achieve their potential both socially and academically. Staff, pupils, parents and governors at the school show mutual respect, good manners, commitment and a feeling of friendship and community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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