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Parent governor

Witham
Bridge Academy Trust
Posted: 10 July
Offer description

This role requires attendance at board meetings and occasional school visits (usually termly). Full induction and training are provided.

Required

Start date: 1st September 2025


About the role:

Are you a parent or carer with a child at one of our schools? Do you want to help shape the direction of your child’s education and make a real difference in our school community?

As a Parent Governor, you’ll bring a vital perspective to the board—helping ensure our schools serve the needs of children and families in the best way possible. You don’t need to be an education expert—just passionate, curious, and committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. We are specifically looking for governors in the following schools: Chipping Ongar Primary School, High Ongar Primary School, Ongar Primary School, The Ongar Primary School (Ongar), Moulsham High School, Mildmay Primary School (Chelmsford), and the Acorn Academy (Witham).

What you’ll bring:

* A parent’s insight and experience
* A desire to support your child’s school and wider community
* A willingness to learn, ask questions, and contribute to decision-making
* Reliability and a team spirit

In return, you’ll gain:

* A deeper understanding of how schools are run
* The chance to develop new skills in leadership and governance
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact
* A strong network of fellow governors and school leaders

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To apply, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification, and return it directly to The Bridge Academy Trust via the email provided below.

Application guidance notes are available to assist you with completing your application.

For informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact us via email or call our recruitment team at 01245 202937.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. An enhanced DBS check will be sought if successful.

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and ethnic groups.


About Bridge Central Team

Bridge Academy Trust is a collegiate and collaborative trust comprising 11 schools, where each school is a place of high-quality learning, where young people enjoy, enrich, achieve, and aspire. Our core purpose is to provide high-quality continuity in every child’s educational journey from ages 3 to 19, through a community and school-led improvement approach and sustainable strategies.

We are committed to our people strategy, prioritising staff development to ensure they can also enjoy, enrich, achieve, and aspire.

Bridge Central Team
Community Building
Brian Close
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9DZ

Phone: 01245 202 937

Website: www.bridgeacademytrust.org

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