Glebe Primary School Governor Vacancies (United Learning)

Could you be what we are looking for?
Would you like to make a meaningful difference to children’s education?
Do you have skills or experience you can offer to support a successful and ambitious school?

Glebe Primary School, part of United Learning, is seeking new Governors to join our Local Governing Body (LGB) from September 2026.

About the Role

Governors at Glebe are part of a wider United Learning governance community, working on behalf of the United Learning Trust Board to support the success and accountability of the school.

The Local Governing Body plays a strategic, non-operational role, acting as a “critical friend” to school leadership — offering both support and constructive challenge to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

As a Governor, you will:
• Help shape the vision, values and strategic direction of the school
• Monitor progress and hold leaders to account for educational and financial performance
• Ensure the school is providing the best possible experience for every child
• Act as an ambassador for United Learning and the school within the community

Governors do not get involved in the day-to-day running of the school, but instead focus on the bigger picture and long-term success.

Our Current Vacancies

We are looking to appoint new Governors as valued members of our team, as some long-serving Governors come to the end of their term of office.

Our governing body works across key areas including:
• Quality of Education (Teaching & Learning, EYFS)
• Safeguarding, SEND and Pupil Premium
• Wellbeing
• Finance and Resources
• Health & Safety, Site & Sustainability

The Full Governing Body meets at least termly (currently scheduled once per half term), and Governors are expected to:
• Attend Full Governing Body meetings regularly (once per half term)
• Visit the school at least once per term (in addition to meetings) and complete a short visit report
• Prepare for meetings by reading papers in advance and contributing thoughtfully

What We Are Looking For

We recruit Governors based on skills, experience and commitment.

We welcome applications from individuals who are:
• Committed to improving outcomes for children
• Willing to ask questions, analyse information and offer challenge
• Able to work collaboratively and professionally
• Interested in learning and developing in the role

You do not need prior governance experience — United Learning provides a comprehensive induction and training programme, including safeguarding and governance essentials.

We particularly welcome individuals with experience in areas such as:
• Education
• Finance
• HR or organisational leadership
• Safeguarding or health & safety
• Community or public service

Expectations of the Role

This is a voluntary role, but it carries significant responsibility and accountability. All Governors are expected to:
• Commit time to meetings, visits and preparation
• Undertake required training (primarily in September)
• Occasionally attend school events (e.g. parents’ evenings)
• Work in line with the United Learning Code of Conduct
• Act at all times in the best interests of children and the school

About Glebe Primary School

We are extremely proud of our school community. At Glebe, we are committed to delivering the very best education for every child.

We strive to provide a rich and inspiring learning experience, equipping our pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence to grow as individuals who can Nurture, Inspire and Challenge themselves and others.

Find out more: www.glebeprimary.co.uk

Interested in Joining Us?

To express your interest, please email: clerk@glebeprimary.co.uk

Please include:
• A short introduction about yourself
• Your skills, experience and interests
• Your reasons for wanting to become a Governor
• (Optional) whether you have children at the school

Appointments are subject to the completion of appropriate eligibility checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

How to Find Out More

If you would like an informal conversation about the role with the Chair of Governors, please contact the Clerk using the email above.

Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026

Governing Body

The role of a School Governor is demanding but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. Glebe’s Governing Body meet every half term and are responsible for working together with the school at a strategic level to ensure that it delivers a good quality education for all our pupils.

How our Governors challenge school leaders

• Help ensure clarity of our vision, values and strategic direction 
• Hold our headteacher to account for educational performance of the school and our pupils as well as the performance management of staff
• Oversee financial performance of the school and makes sure our money is well spent
• Complete regular visits to monitor key aspects of the school's development to provide support and challenge where needed
• Observe and speak to our pupils in school in order to gain an understanding of the learning, behaviour and well-being of all our pupils 
• Hearing regularly from members of the staff, both informally during monitoring visits as well as through formal presentations delivered to the Governing Body 

Governing Body Documentation

Governor Definitions

STAFF GOVERNORS: members of the staff at the school and are elected by the Governing Body.

CO-OPTED GOVERNORS: Co-opted Governors are appointed by other Governing Body members because they come from a specialist group, such as the business community or because they possess a particular skill which can contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.

PARENT GOVERNORS: Governors who have a child in school at the time of their election and are elected by the parents with children at the school.

Contacting the Chair of Governors

Our Co-Chair of Governors, Jo Findlay and Sarah McCorry, can be contacted through our school office.

Phone: 01273 592163

Email: office@glebeprimary.co.uk 

Minutes of Glebe's Governor meetings

Minutes of all our governor meetings are available from our school office on request - please email office@glebeprimary.co.uk.