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Little Thurrock Primary School
Rectory Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5SW
Wishes to appoint a
Community Governor
This is a voluntary position involving half-termly meetings.
We invite applications for the role of Governor to join our cohesive and supportive team. We are specifically seeking an individual with professional experience, ideally in finance or education, gained across various sectors. Our diverse group of governors share a deep passion for the transformative impact of education on young lives.
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate closely with the school leadership team.
· Oversee the strategic direction and overall performance of our school.
We are particularly interested in individuals that have quality of education knowledge, finance and health and safety.
Being a governor requires several key qualities:
· Child-Centric Commitment:A genuine dedication to the welfare and academic achievement of the children.
· Positive Contribution:A desire to actively contribute to the school community.
· Practical Judgment:Common sense and practical decision-making.
· Time Commitment:A willingness to invest time in the role.
If you have the commitment, vision, and desire to contribute to our educational community, we encourage you to apply. Your dedication will help shape the future of our students.
Governors play a crucial role in our school. Many of their functions are either statutory or governed by legal frameworks. To effectively fulfill their strategic responsibilities, governors must think strategically, challenge, monitor, and provide support. We offer a comprehensive induction, training and support package and this is a great opportunity for professional development at board level.
Little Thurrock Primary School is committed to ensuring all its pupils receive an outstanding education, achieve their full potential and are equipped with the skills and attitudes needed to be active citizens of the 21st Century. Little Thurrock is a three-form entry Community Primary School with 22 classes. Each class has a maximum of 30 pupils. We are delighted that we also have a 52-place nursery as part of our school. We are a proud partner in the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.
Our Trust vision is for a global community of values-driven individuals who, together, flourish. We strive to provide our pupils with a global perspective and empower them to see their place as active citizens in a democratic society. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust upholds the international co-operative values of Self-help, Self-responsibility, Democracy, Equality, Equity and Solidarity.
If you are interested in joining our local governing body, please contact Chloe Petchey - Trust Governance Professional (c.petchey@osborne.coop).
More information about governance within our Trust can be found here: https://osborne.coop/working-with-us/how-to-get-involved-in-our-governance/
Closing date: Friday 21st February 2025 - We reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.