School Standards Board - Community Member; Governor

Position: School Standards Board - Community Member (Governor)
# School Standards Board - Community Member (Governor)

Employer:

The Vale Primary School

Location:

Epsom, Surrey Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Term Time Contract Length:
4 Years Salary:
£0 Voluntary Position Posted:
18th June 2026

Expires:
30th July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1561021

Job Reference:
SSBVALE
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* Print We are looking for committed individuals from the local community, and from all walks of life and backgrounds to join our Schools Standards Board. We are looking for those who can share their viewpoints, experience, expertise, skills and fresh ideas to enhance the opportunities for our children and families within the community.

We especially welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in marketing and PR, community partnerships, or change management.
** Your opportunity
** We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to join one of our School Standards Board (SSB) at
** The Vale Primary School,
** and for a four year period. As an SSB member, you will contribute to and monitor the school’s development plan, which is focused on the key improvement priorities for the school. SSBs are also the Trust Board’s interface with key stakeholders: parents, staff and the community. You will be involved in gathering and responding to feedback from parents and staff, and developing and maintaining community links for the school.

SSB members provide regular feedback to the Trust Board on the performance of their school and the feedback from stakeholders, contributing to the overall improvement of the Trust. SSBs also have the opportunity to influence the strategy of the Trust as a whole.

Excellent training and support is provided and you don't need education experience.
** About The Vale
** We are a one form entry primary school serving the area of Langley Vale, Epsom, Headley, Ashtead and Tadworth. Our values underpin everything we do - Value every individual, achievement for all, learner centred education and enjoyment. As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with The Vale, our cluster includes the following other schools;
Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
** What we are looking for
** We are looking for somebody who:
* thinks strategically, and is able to contribute to the development of the schools priorities,
* is able to listen, reflect and learn from a range of viewpoints
* is able to establish clear expectations for school leaders
* has the ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics
* has the confidence to ask questions and challenge school leaders in an appropriate way Being a member of the School Standards Board is a rewarding one, where you will gain insight into the workings of our schools and play a part in improving outcomes for every pupil. Our school vision is that we will instil aspiration and high expectations to empower every child to become a successful citizen of the world through excellence in all that we do.

Everything the SSB do has a role to play to make our vision a reality for pupils.
** About GLF
** GLF Schools is a dynamic and forward thinking  Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of their own local community, yet all are united in…