Parent Governor Vacancy
We have a vacancy for a parent governor, which we would like fill as soon as possible. Newtown CofE Primary School is proud of its strong partnership with parents which undoubtedly brings great benefits to the children. One of the most significant ways you can help in promoting this aim is to volunteer to be a parent governor. The governing body's main tasks are:
Parent governors are welcomed as valued members of the team and play a vital role in ensuring the governing body is aware of the views of parents and the local community. We feel sure that there are parents prepared to take on this important role and give their time and commitment to helping us to continue to improve the school's performance. In looking to fill this vacancy, the governors of the school have identified the following skills, experience, and attributes, that they feel would help strengthen the governing body:
Training and support will be available to help you develop into the role. This will include in-house mentoring and support as well as access to external governor training.
If you feel you can help in this capacity, please contact the office for an application form which will need to be completed and returned to the school by 12.00 noon on Friday 23th January 2026. The guidelines giving full details about how vacancies are filled can be found on the school’s website. You should also look at the information for prospective governors on the Hampshire County Council website. You will find video, e-learning and written information on the site and all of these will provide you with further details about the role.
Please note that for the protection of children, all governor appointments are subject to an identity check.
If there are more applications than vacancies, we will hold an election and you will be sent a voting paper in due course. You may return the ballot paper either via your child or by post.
Become a Foundation Governor at Newtown CofE Primary School
Are you passionate about education and your local community? Do you want to help shape the future of Newtown CofE Primary School? We are seeking a committed individual to join our governing board as a foundation governor.
About the Role
Foundation governors play a vital role in maintaining and developing the ethos and values of our school, particularly its religious character. As a foundation governor, you will:
Help set the strategic direction of the school
Hold senior leaders to account for educational performance
Oversee the financial performance of the school
Support and challenge the school to ensure it meets the needs of all pupils
Uphold and promote the school's religious ethos, Love, Courage and Friendship
Who Can Apply?
Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese, . You do not need to be a parent or have previous experience in education—just a commitment to the values and ethos of our school.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
Share our school’s religious ethos and values
Are willing to learn and undertake training
Can commit to attending meetings (typically 1 per month) and engaging with the school community
Bring skills or experience in areas such as finance, HR, education, law, or community work (though not essential)
What’s in it for You?
Make a real difference to children’s lives and the local community
Develop new skills in strategic planning, leadership, and teamwork
Gain experience working on a board and with senior leaders
Build your CV and professional networks
How to Apply
If you are interested, please contact Mrs Glynis Wright via adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk to arrange an informal chat or to request an application pack.
Volunteer Opportunity: Co-opted School Governor
Are you passionate about education and making a difference in your community?
We are seeking a committed individual to join our governing board as a co-opted governor.
About the Role
Co-opted governors are appointed by the board for the skills and experience they can bring. You do not need to have any previous experience in education—just a willingness to contribute, learn, and support our school’s success.
What does a governor do?
Works with other board members to set the school’s strategic direction
Holds senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils
Oversees the financial performance of the school and ensures money is well spent
Who can apply?
Anyone aged 18 or over, who is not disqualified under the statutory eligibility criteria, can be a co-opted governor. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly interested in skills such as finance, HR, legal, data analysis, premises management, etc.
If you are a current parent of a child at Newtown of E Primary School, we recommend applying for a Parent Governor position. At this point in time there are no Parent Governor vacancies however if you are interested in the role please make the school office aware for future vacancies.
What will you gain?
Strategic board-level experience
Opportunities for personal and professional development
The chance to make a real impact on children’s lives and the local community
Commitment
The role typically requires 6-8 hours per month (term time only), including meetings, reading papers, and school visits. Full training and support are provided.
How to Apply
To express your interest or find out more, please contact the school office via adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk.
Alternatively, you can request an application pack.
Join us and help shape the future of our school!