Co-Opted Governor
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Co-Opted Governors x 2 (volunteer role)
Start date: 1st January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
Contract: None. Volunteer role.
Salary: None (unpaid volunteer)
The Governing Body of Alexandra Primary School wishes to appoint two self-motivated individuals with current or recent experience in a senior leadership position within a primary school setting to join our Governing Body at an exciting stage in the school’s development. The school recently welcomed a new Head Teacher and is in the process of consulting on conversion from a Local Authority-maintained school to an Academy within Bourne Education Trust (BET), of which the school is already an Associate Member.
The Co-Opted Governors we are seeking will become full voting members of our Full Governing Body (FGB) and be expected to prepare for, attend and follow up on 4 FGB meetings a year as well as participate in our Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC), also 4 times per annum. Meetings are held in term time. Full Governing Body meetings are typically held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 5.00pm to 7.30pm, while committee meetings are usually held during the school day at variable times. Hybrid attendance is possible for most meetings, though in-person attendance is preferred for FGB meetings, where possible.
Governors are also expected to undertake other ad hoc responsibilities so candidates should have reasonable flexibility & capacity to do this.
Should the school join Bourne Education Trust as a full member in due course, the governance model and meeting structure will align with Trust requirements, but we will continue to need the same number of governors and anticipate broadly the same time commitment will be required.
Previous experience in a similar governance role is helpful, but not essential.
For an initial conversation, please email hr@alexandra.school to arrange a call with the Chair of Governors.
To apply, please read the Applicant Pack on MyNewTerm https://mynewterm.com/jobs/102578/EDV-2026-APS-31584
Please email your CV and short statement outlining your motivation and how your skills and experience would enable you to meet the requirements of the job description to hr@alexandra.school.
Please note that this job posting on MyNewTerm shows “Apply Now” with a link to an application form. Please do not use this link to submit an application form via MyNewTerm website, as we do not require candidates to submit MyNewTerm application forms. Instead, we require a CV and statement to be sent via email to hr@alexandra.shool
Closing date for applications: Friday 20th November 2026, at 11:59pm
Interviews: Monday 30th November (morning) or Tuesday 1st December (morning), according to applicant preference
Alexandra 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. Alexandra Primary School ensures that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be conducted on all candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
What the school offers its staff
Alexandra Primary School is a highly successful, two-form entry primary school, judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (2023) and recognised as one of the highest performing primary schools in the country. Our ethos of “Excellence, Nurture, Exploration and Community” underpins everything we do, and we are committed to providing a rich, inclusive and ambitious education for all pupils.
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 will be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online search 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.