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Local Governor - Volunteer

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Full Job Description

Local Governor - Volunteer

Folkestone Primary, Folkestone

  • Ref: KCC886-2143-248S
  • Posted: 09/07/2025
  • Pay: Voluntary
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • App Close Date: 18/07/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews: To Be Confirmed

Advert

We are looking for a positive and proactive local governor to join Folkestone Primary. Good school governors are confident and curious critical friends. Previous experience of being a school governor would be beneficial. Our governors are a friendly team, committed to ensuring we deliver a great education to all our pupils. WE OFFER A THOROUGH INDUCTION, ONGOING SUPPORT AND A TRUST GOVERNOR NETWORK TO COLLABORATE AND SHARE BEST PRACTICE.

Information about the school

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour. Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life.

Folkestone Primary is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:

  • Chartham Primary School
  • Dover Christ Church Academy
  • Folkestone Primary
  • Folkestone Academy
  • Morehall Primary
  • Martello Primary
  • St Stephens Infant School
  • Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development. Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk'. They will:

  • Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.
  • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.
  • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.
  • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.
  • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.
  • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.
  • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.
  • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.
  • Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to thorough recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact HR@TurnerSchools.com if you would like to arrange a tour.

Job Contact Information

  • Name: Caroline Dominguez
  • Address: Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
  • Telephone: 01303 842433
  • Email: hr@turnerschools.com

Folkestone Primary is part of the Turner Schools

Apply for this Role Today

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you have read all the relevant information and documents provided by the school. If you are ready to apply for this vacancy please click the "Apply Now" button. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.


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We are looking for a positive and proactive local governor to join Folkestone Primary. Good school governors are confident and curious critical friends. Previous experience of being a school governor would be beneficial. Our governors are a friendly team, committed to ensuring we deliver a great education to all our pupils. WE OFFER A THOROUGH INDUCTION, ONGOING SUPPORT AND A TRUST GOVERNOR NETWORK TO COLLABORATE AND SHARE BEST PRACTICE.

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour. Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life. Folkestone Primary is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-
  • Chartham Primary School
  • Dover Christ Church Academy
  • Folkestone Primary
  • Folkestone Academy
  • Morehall Primary
  • Martello Primary
  • St Stephens Infant School
  • Turner Free School
  • We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development. Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities. To help us achieve this Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk' They will:
  • Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.
  • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.
  • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.
  • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.
  • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.
  • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.
  • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.
  • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.
  • Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
  • Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to thorough recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

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