Become a School Governor at Longlands Primary School, Turnford Longlands Primary School is a small, friendly school in Turnford, Hertfordshire, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in both 2018 and 2024. We are currently seeking a committed individual to join our governing board and help shape the future of our school. School governors are one of the largest volunteer forces in the UK. They provide schools with strategic leadership and accountability for educational and financial performance. As a governor, you will play a key role in: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction Holding school leaders to account for the educational performance of pupils and staff Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring money is well spent Responsibilities include: Helping to develop and embed the school’s vision and strategy Promoting high educational standards and supporting staff and pupil wellbeing Monitoring the school’s curriculum, including provision for pupils with SEND Evaluating educational performance using a range of data Approving and reviewing policies and budgets Supporting and challenging the headteacher Ensuring legal compliance and monitoring health and safety Governors are linked to a specific area of the school, such as a curriculum subject or strategic priority, and are expected to visit the school at least three times per year to meet with staff and observe practice. Please see the Maintained Governors Role Description below for details about essential and desirable skills and experience. Time commitment The full governing board meets six times per year, once per half term, alternating between in-person and online meetings held in the evenings. Governors are expected to prepare for meetings by reading papers and preparing questions. The term of office is four years, and training is provided to support you in the role. If you are interested in joining our welcoming school community, please complete the application form below and return it with any supporting documents to admin@longlands.herts.sch.uk marked FAO Chair of Governors. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, you are very welcome to contact the school by telephone or email to find out more.