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A meaningful role in a close-knit Christian school community

Barkisland Primary School is seeking new volunteer governors to join our small, supportive Governing Body. As a Church of England school, our ethos of care, service and community shapes everything we do — and we’re looking for volunteers who share those values and want to help us continue giving children the best possible start in life.

Being a governor is genuinely rewarding. You’ll contribute to the school’s strategic direction, support senior leaders, and help ensure every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually. You’ll also grow personally: developing confidence, leadership, strategic thinking, and a deeper understanding of how schools work.

Because our governing body is small, you won’t be lost among many voices — your contribution will matter, your perspective will be valued, and you’ll make a real difference.

What we’re hoping you’ll bring

We welcome people from all backgrounds, but we’re especially keen to hear from volunteers who are:

• Comfortable working with information, evidence or data, and able to ask thoughtful questions
• Good with people, able to listen well, support staff, and bring a calm, fair approach to discussions
• Organised and reliable, with an eye for detail and an interest in how things run behind the scenes
• Community-minded, with a desire to help a local school thrive
• Open to learning, willing to take part in training and develop new skills

You don’t need experience in education — just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to grow.

What you’ll gain

• Strategic leadership experience
• Confidence interpreting information and making decisions
• Insight into safeguarding, inclusion, SEND and school improvement
• High-quality training through the Local Authority and Diocese
• A warm, supportive team who value each other’s strengths
• The satisfaction of knowing your contribution genuinely matters

What you’ll do

• Attend termly governing body meetings (Seven fixed meetings per academic year)
• Support a link area such as curriculum, inclusion, SEND or premises.
• Take part in school visits and monitoring activities
• Work collaboratively with a small, dedicated team

If you’re thoughtful, values-driven, and looking for a meaningful way to use your strengths for the good of the community, we’d love to hear from you.

For more general information about the school please visit: https://www.barkislandcofeschool.org.uk/

Barkisland CE (VA) Primary School, Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 0BD

Please note a full Enhanced DBS check will be required for the post but will be provided at no cost.

Please contact the school via email to admin@barkisland.calderdale.sch.uk marking the email subject “FAO: Chair of Governors – Volunteer Governor Application” to express your interest.

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