Governor (Co-Opted)

About the role

We are looking to appoint Governors to join our Governing Body at Watling View School. No prior experience is necessary as training and support will be given. We are a special school for 119 pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Difficulties (PMLD).

Becoming a Governor is a rewarding experience and will allow you to use your skills to have a positive impact on the education of the pupils, where you can truly make a difference. You may take on different challenges as you work as part of a well-established Governing Body.

What are we looking for?
We currently have vacancies for new co-opted governors and would be delighted to hear from anyone who generally has:

The Role of the Governing Body
The school’s Governing Body is responsible for providing confident and strategic leadership, and creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the school’s educational and financial performance. The Governing Body is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The Role of a Co-Opted Governor
As a Governor, you’ll work with the Full Governing Body (FGB) to make sure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above.

To be a Governor you should have:

• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for all pupils

• Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills

  
  The Governing Body is keen for candidates to have skills in the following areas, although this is not a definitive list and we would welcome applicants with skills outside of these areas:

• Teaching and Learning

• HR

• Legal

Expectations of Governors
To fulfil the role, you will need to:

• attend regular meetings (around 6 each year)

• visit the school on additional occasions as needed (usual once per term)

• take part in induction training and ongoing development (which will be provided for you)

• be fully committed to the ongoing success of the school

• possess the desire to improve outcomes for all students

• be willing to focus on the needs of all pupils

• be able to represent the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that make up the Watling View School

• be able to bring an open mind and strong listening and interpersonal skills

What can we offer?

• A chance to develop skills in strategic management

• The opportunity to work with our team of governors and staff in improving outcomes

• A sense of achievement in making a difference to our school and the pleasure of helping students reach their potential

To support Governors, everyone has access to further training to help build on existing skills or to develop new ones.

Watling View School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and section 128 check.

If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Jonathan Yeates, Chair of Governors, at [email protected] stating

(i) your Name;
(ii) your Contact Details (e-mail and preferred telephone number)
(iii) a short statement outlining the reasons for you application and background

Alternatively, for an informal discussion prior to submitting a response, please feel free to contact Jonathan

The deadline for applications is Friday 23rd October 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to meet with Jonathan Yeates, Chair of Governors and Andy Scott, Headteacher.