Governor (Chase Terrace Primary School)

Join Chase Terrace Primary School as a Governor

Make a Difference in Education (Voluntary role)

Are you passionate about education and eager to help shape the future of young learners? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting school leadership and ensuring the best outcomes for students? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Local Governor at Chase Terrace Primary School, a warm, welcoming primary school in the heart of Burntwood.

About the Role

As a Governor, you will be part of the Governing Body, helping to ensure strong governance and a clear focus on the 4Ss - Safeguarding, SEND, Standards, and Stakeholder Engagement. You'll work collaboratively with the Headteacher, fellow governors, and the school staff to uphold high standards in education, pupil wellbeing, and school performance.

You will:

• Attend and contribute to governing body meetings
• Support and challenge school leadership to ensure the best outcomes for all students
• Act as a link between the school, parents and the community
• Help ensure compliance with statutory duties and school policies

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Experience in education, governance, or leadership (not essential - full training provided)
• A genuine commitment to improving children's lives through excellent education

Why Join Us?

Be part of a thriving school with a shared mission to grow confident learners by leading, learning and excelling together. Receive training, development, and support from school. Work alongside passionate, skilled professionals and make a visible difference in your community. Being a Governor is a rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on young people's lives and give back to your local community. Whether you're an experienced governor or someone new to school governance, we'd love to hear from you.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service requiring the disclosure of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and sanctions.

The school's policies for Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding can be found at:

Shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search prior to interview.

For further information or an application pack please email:

Closing date for applications is Friday 6th February 2026

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on to arrange an appointment.