School Governor

Brockhurst Primary School, Avery Lane, Gosport

A closing date of 17/07/2026. Job category:
Support. Local authority:
Hampshire. Phase of education:
Primary.

Brockhurst Primary School Governing Board is looking to appoint an enthusiastic person as a member of its committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in continuing to develop the growth and potential of our school as well as fostering more links between the school and the local community. Brockhurst Primary School values its pupils, staff, parents, community and governors.

• To set strategic direction by ensuring there is clarity of vision, that stakeholders are engaged and statutory duties are met.
• To create robust accountability for teaching, achievement, behaviour and safety and strengthen and sustain the quality and performance of the Leadership team.
• To ensure financial probity and value for money.
• To act as an advocate for the school, supporting its reputation and fostering confidence among pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community.

• A very warm welcome.
• Ongoing support.
• Lots of free training provided by Hampshire Governor Services.
• A full induction to your role.
• A sense of achievement being part of a team that ensures our children get the best education.

• Undertake a school Induction programme.
• Participate in a Governor Services run Induction Course for New Governors.
• Attend Full Governing Body meetings scheduled once each half term and always on a Tuesday evening starting  lasting approximately two hours.
• Be a fully involved member of either the Resources Committee or Pay committee which also meet on Tuesdays , but online rather than in person.
• Uphold the Governors Code of Conduct.
• Commit to at least annual training to ensure you are up to date with Governors statutory duties.

Contact the school office on  for further information or to register your interest.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.