Co-Opted Governor-Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
About this role
Want to get involved and make a difference locally?
Are you passionate about education and community impact? Join us as a co-opted governor and play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools within The Leathersellers’ Federation.
About Us: The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is a multi-academy trust (MAT) comprising three schools:
- Prendergast Ladywell School
- Prendergast School
- Prendergast Vale School
Your Role: As a co-opted governor, you will:
- Challenge and Support: Scrutinise the school improvement plan and hold school leaders accountable for its delivery.
- Policy Monitoring: Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of policies related to safeguarding, SEND, pupil premium, and equalities.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Listen to and collaborate with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community, including local employers.
- Representation: Serve on headteacher recruitment panels and participate in Ofsted inspections.
Qualities We Seek:
- Confidence: Be confident in contributing your unique perspective.
- Curiosity: Ask questions and seek to understand.
- Challenging Mindset: Provide constructive challenge to improve outcomes.
- Creativity: Bring fresh ideas to the table.
Commitment:
- Attend four local governing body meetings per year (approximately 2 hours each).
- Participate in 1-2 monitoring visits to your allocated school.
- Read relevant materials and engage fully during meetings.
- School visits are expected.
Interested? If you have the interest and time to contribute, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about what is it like to work for the Federation, please click here.
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 17 July 2026
Interviews will be held remotely as soon as practically possible.
To apply, please click here.
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
Company at a glance
The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools includes Prendergast School, Prendergast Ladywell School, Prendergast Vale School, Prendergast Sixth Form College and Prendergast Primary School.
The aim of the Federation is to provide an excellent education for children from the local community in a safe, inclusive, supportive learning environment. In our schools people are valued, make positive contributions to each school and pupils are taught to develop as responsible, independent members of society.
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