About this Role:
Are you passionate about education and community involvement? Do you have skills and experiences that you believe could make a positive impact on the future of the school?
Seven Fields Primary School is looking for individuals to join its Voluntary Local Governing Body and contribute to its mission of respect, responsibility, and resilience.
About Seven Fields Primary School:
Located in Swindon, Seven Fields Primary School is a vibrant community of 273 pupils, including a preschool and nursery. Led by Headteacher Mrs Gill Young, the school is deeply committed to nurturing independence, developing personal resilience, and instilling a well-rounded, positive attitude in their pupils.
At Seven Fields, we are guided by three core values that shape everything we do: respect, responsibility, and resilience. These values are the foundation upon which we build our curriculum, our teaching approaches, and our relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider community.
Seven Fields Primary is a nurturing and inclusive community, committed to developing every aspect of your child. According to our Geodemographic Profile we are in a deprived area of swindon with a high percentage of free school meals and pupil premium children. We value our relationship with our school community and work collaboratively with families, parents and carers to provide the very best opportunities for all children. We do this by listening carefully to the suggestions made by both our families, and actively encourage parents and carers to be involved in the day-to-day education and wellbeing of their child. We are passionate about children achieving their absolute best in all areas of the curriculum, and in developing a true love of learning within a thriving and kind environment.
We understand the importance a primary school plays in the life of a child, and strive to cultivate positive experiences and memories for both children and parents and carers to cherish in future years.
A member of The River Learning Trust, Seven Fields Primary is committed to providing academic excellence and enhancing life chances for all their pupils. The Local Governing Body plays a crucial role in supporting and challenging the leadership team to achieve these goals.
What Do School Governors Do?
As a school governor, you will offer strategic guidance to shape the future direction of Seven Fields Primary School
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with fellow members of the Local Governing Body to plan the school's strategic direction.
- Providing support and challenge to the Headteacher
- Challenging existing processes to drive school improvement.
The Local Governing Body of Seven Fields Primary School meets approx 6 times a year. Meetings are scheduled for 1.5 hours from 6.00pm -7.30pm on Tuesdays. All members of our Local Governing Bodies are also expected to attend The River Learning Trust's governance training events which are approximately 3 times a year.
Why Join Us?
Becoming a school governor is not only a rewarding opportunity to give back to your community but also offers numerous professional and personal benefits, including:
• Career development opportunities.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in young people's lives.
• Networking with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds.
At Seven Fields Primary School, we welcome individuals from all walks of life and value the unique perspectives and skills they bring. You don't need to be an education expert to make a difference-your passion and commitment are what truly matter.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a voluntary school governor at Seven Fields Primary, please contact:-
Mr Simon Robins -Chair of Governors @ srobins@sevenfieldsprimary.org or
Mrs Karen Luker -School Business Manager @ kluker@sevenfieldsprimary.org or
Mrs Gaynor Pearce- Clerk to Governors @ gpearce@sevenfieldsprimary.org