Job Description

About Us


Leechpool Primary School is a large, friendly, vibrant school for children from 4 to 11 years old, situated in north-east Horsham. There are two classes in each year group, with no class having more than 30 pupils. We also have a 30 place nursery within the school grounds which is open 5 days a week.



We are fully inclusive and every child really does matter to us. We recognise the individuality of every child and endeavour to meet their needs in a caring way, always challenging and supporting them to take the next steps in their learning.


Job Details

Governor Vacancies at Leechpool Primary School

This information sheet gives an overview of a governor's responsibilities.

If after reading it, you would like to be considered for one of our vacancies, please contact the school office for further information and details of how to apply.

Why become a governor?

You care about the education children receive You want to make an important contribution to your local community You enjoy a challenging and rewarding role You want to help strengthen the link between schools and their communities

What do governors do?

? Play an important part in overseeing the running of the school in the interests of the community it serves

? Individual governors have no power; it is only the full governing body which has legal duties and powers

? Governors govern rather than manage; they are there to give direction and focus by performing a vital strategic role.

Governors are also involved in

? Senior staff appointments

? Financial management of the school

? Pupil discipline

? The curriculum

? Community link

What we hope you will get out of being a governor?

? The knowledge you are helping our pupils.

? Broader Horizons

? A sense of purpose and achievement

? New skills which may be useful elsewhere

? The satisfaction of giving back to the community.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact the school on 01403 210233


What You Need to Succeed


To be successful in this role you will need to:


Care about the education children receive Want to make an important contribution to your local community Enjoy a challenging and rewarding role Want to help strengthen the link between schools and their communities

Further Information


Leechpool Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


To apply for this role please email

sbm@leechpool.w-sussex.sch.uk

to be passed to our Clerk to Governors.



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01207.



LOCATION

Horsham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Voluntary

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

23 November 2025