Governor

Thank you for your interest in undertaking a voluntary role in governance at Woodlands School. We are seeking to strengthen the range of skills and experience within our governing body. Experience in education is welcomed, but not essential. If you, or anyone you know, are looking for an opportunity that will help make a difference to the life chances of our students, please do reach out to us to learn more.

Woodlands School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is an outstanding special school based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Our educational approach focuses on preparation for life, with communication and literacy at the heart of everything we do - promoting independence, community inclusion and a curiosity about the world.

Our satellite provision in Esher caters for pupils who are autistic and have learning difficulties, offering them a safe, supportive and stimulating environment where they can thrive. It represents an innovative step forward in Surrey specialist provision and we are
proud to be leading this initiative in partnership with a forward-thinking mainstream setting.

Joining Woodlands during this exciting time of expansion means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious team dedicated to making a difference every day.

• Empower change:
  Be a catalyst for positive transformation in the lives of pupils and the communities we serve.
• Strategic impact:
  Play a vital role in setting school aims, objectives, and policies to drive continuous improvement.
• Community engagement:
  Connect with like-minded individuals as you work collaboratively with community, co‑opted and parent governors.
• Critical friend:
  Be the source of challenge and support to headteachers, ensuring accountability and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

• Attending full LGC meetings (6 per year)
• Potentially serving on review panels (as required)
• Completing any training relevant to the role
• Termly monitoring visits, to take place during the school day

Your expertise and commitment can make a significant difference to our school. If you are interested in learning more about joining us as a governor,
please do not click the 'Apply now' button
, instead we ask you to submit a short expression of interest by email to Juliet Adams

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th August 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Fortyfoot Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8RY