Vacancies
Brunswick Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Governor Vacancies
Are you looking to make a valuable difference to young people and your local community?
Being a governor is a hugely rewarding role, where you can make a real difference to young people, give something back to your community and use and develop your skills. Here at Brunswick Primary we are looking for both co-opted and parent governors.
Qualities we are looking for
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:
o An enquiring mind and the ability to look at issues objectively
o The ability to collaborate, work well with others and build strong working relationships
o A willingness to listen, ask questions, join in debate and make informed judgements
o A willingness to be an open minded, curious and self-reflective critical friend of the schools.
o A willingness to play an active role on the board, dedicate your time to attend meetings and at times, visit the schools during the daytime.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:
o An enquiring mind and the ability to look at issues objectively
o The ability to collaborate, work well with others and build strong working relationships
o A willingness to listen, ask questions, join in debate and make informed judgements
o A willingness to be an open minded, curious and self-reflective critical friend of the schools.
o A willingness to play an active role on the board, dedicate your time to attend meetings and at times, visit the schools during the daytime.
Role of a governor
As school governors we are volunteers who work with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to:
o Set the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the schools
o Ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning, achievement, behaviour and safety
o Ensure the schools are financially well managed and that resources are used well
o Look after the well-being of staff
o Engage with parents and other stakeholders
As school governors we are volunteers who work with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to:
o Set the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the schools
o Ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning, achievement, behaviour and safety
o Ensure the schools are financially well managed and that resources are used well
o Look after the well-being of staff
o Engage with parents and other stakeholders
The Local Authority offers training for governors, and we provide a programme of induction and mentoring, so previous governance experience is not a requirement.
We are hugely proud of our school and their strong focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and their commitment to creating citizens of our extraordinary and ever-changing world. We are keen to encourage young people, retired people and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to join us on the governing board. We believe that by having a greater range of lived experience and perspectives, the board will make better decisions in the interest of all pupils.
Can you help us find our next Co-opted Governor?
Here at Brunswick Primary School, we are currently looking to appoint a Co-opted Governor with school improvement expertise to support the board’s strategic oversight of curriculum and achievement. If you have relevant skills, or know someone who might be interested, we would love to hear from you by completing the application link on our school website available below.
Please visit the Governor section of the website for full details
We are also looking to recruit 2 Parent Governors to join our board. As a parent governor, you’ll work with the board to make sure it effectively carries out the duties referred to below. You’ll also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the governing board, but you’re not there to speak ‘on behalf’ of the parent body.
To be a parent governor you should have:
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- A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children
- Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- The specific skills required to make sure the governing board delivers effective governance
The governing board is keen for candidates to have skills in the following:
Skills and Experience
We would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in:
School Improvement, Safeguarding, SEND and Inclusion (Special educational needs and disabilities), EDI (Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion)
We would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in:
School Improvement, Safeguarding, SEND and Inclusion (Special educational needs and disabilities), EDI (Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion)
How to apply for a parent governor
If you’re interested in applying for the role, please complete the candidate form you by completing the application link on our school website available below and return to Michele Fairhall by 31st March 2026 MicheleFairhall@brunswick.brighton-hove.sch.uk. If we receive more applications than there are vacancies, a secret ballot will be carried out. We will inform you closer to the time if we have to do this.
If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact Michele Fairhall via the email address above.