About The Role

Working pattern: Volunteer.
Closing date: Wednesday 30 September, 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact

Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School

Gundreda Road

Lewes

BN7 1PU

Phone: 01273 472776

Email: [email hidden]
Website: Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School - Home
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Make a Difference in Children's Lives

Are you passionate about education and helping children reach their full potential?
We are seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals to join our Governing Body and help shape the future of our primary school.
As a School Governor, you will play a vital role in supporting the school's leadership, setting strategic direction, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
What Does a Governor Do?

Governors work as part of a team to

Support and challenge school leaders.
Help set the school's vision and strategic priorities.
Monitor educational standards and pupil achievement.
Oversee financial performance and ensure resources are used effectively.
Promote the welfare, safety and success of all pupils.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and professions. No previous experience in education is required. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with skills or experience in areas such as:

Safeguarding.
Education.
Legal Services.
Marketing and Communications.
Community Engagement.

Most importantly, we are looking for people who are enthusiastic about making a positive contribution to children's education.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a real difference in your local community.
Valuable leadership and strategic experience.
The chance to work with dedicated staff and fellow governors.
Access to training and ongoing support.

Time Commitment

Governors typically attend several meetings each year and may occasionally visit the school to support their role. Training is provided and flexible arrangements can often be made.

If you would like to contribute your skills and experience to help our school thrive, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on how to apply or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fiona Adams – Clerk to Governors, email: [email hidden] .

Help shape the future. Become a School Governor today.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.