School Governor

Overview

Vacancy: School Governor

School: Blanford Mere Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed Term (4 years)

Working Hours: Various

Salary: This is a voluntary unpaid appointment

Closing Date: Friday 20 February 2026

Required: As soon as possible

The Governors of Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School are seeking to recruit new members to support the work of the school's Governing Board.

About the role

Being a school governor is a challenging but highly rewarding role. It offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives, give something back to the local community, and use and develop your skills in a strategic, board-level environment.

Effective governance is a key factor in school improvement. Schools need governing boards with a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills, and experience to provide strong strategic leadership and effective oversight. This includes experience in areas such as education, finance, human resources, legal services, marketing and public relations, property and estates management, and organisational change.

We would welcome applications from individuals with any of the above skills and from those who are committed to learning and development in the role.

Governing Board functions

1. Setting the strategic direction and vision of the school, ensuring high expectations for all pupils and a culture of continuous improvement;
2. Holding the Headteacher and senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the school, including the quality of education, pupil outcomes, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding;
3. Overseeing the effective and ethical use of financial resources, ensuring value for money and that funding decisions have a positive impact on pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Who can apply

Anyone aged 18 or over can become a school governor; you do not need to be a parent of a child at the school. Comprehensive training and ongoing support are available, enabling governors to develop a clear understanding of their statutory responsibilities, including safeguarding, equality, and compliance. While prior knowledge of the education system is helpful, it is not essential - commitment, integrity, and the capacity to contribute time and skills are what matter most.

Responsibilities and contributions

• Use your personal and professional experience to inform strategic discussions and decision-making;
• Develop and apply leadership and governance skills in a board-level environment;
• Make a meaningful contribution to the education and wellbeing of children in your community;
• Provide both support and constructive challenge to school leaders to drive improvement;
• Bring your unique perspectives and insights to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of pupils, staff, and the wider school community.

School information

Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School is a successful one-and-a-half-form entry primary school within Dudley Local Authority. The school currently has 348 pupils on roll, including children attending the Nursery provision.

Safeguarding and eligibility

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

For more information, or to apply to be a Governor, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Kerry Crook at .

Application details

For applications please include the following details:

1. Full Name
2. Full Postal Address
3. Email Address
4. Your Occupation (or previous occupation)
5. A brief paragraph explaining your skills
6. Whether you have been a governor previously
7. The name of two references who you have known for a minimum of 2 years, including their name, occupation, email address and the capacity in which you know them.

Visits and closing information

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

Closing Date: Friday 20 February 2026

Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School, Mimosa Walk, Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 7EA

Contact and access

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Equal opportunity and additional information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Compliance and privacy

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE indicates that online checks may be carried out during shortlisting to determine suitability to work with children. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks, and any concerns may be raised prior to or at interview. The Council will check, share and cross-match information as permitted by law. The full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed at the Dudley Council website.