Governor at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Are you a passionate individual within the Churchill and wider North Somerset community – perhaps a parent, carer, alumnus, or local resident? Do you want to broaden your professional development and play a vital role in shaping the future of our students, staff, and wider community? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form's Local Governing Body thrives on the richness and diversity of our community, and we're looking for individuals who reflect this to join us as a governor.
As a governor, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the Academy for our students, staff and community. By working together, we want you to bring an outside perspective to help support and challenge us as we implement strategies and provisions.
You will work in partnership with the other governors to form the Academy’s Local Governing Body (LGB). The LGB is responsible for providing confident strategic leadership, and robust accountability, oversight and assurance over the Academy’s educational and financial performance.
The Local Governing Body meets six times a year, with one meeting allocated to each term. All of our governors are volunteers and donate their time and skills to support and guide the Academy in its pursuit of school improvement. Governors are imperative to the Academy and we value the governing body greatly.
The roles
Governor - find out more about the roles and responsibilities by visiting our website.
How to apply
To apply for the role, please provide a personal statement (maximum 250 words) via the application link explaining why you want to be a part of the Local Governing Body and what your contributions will bring. Applications must be submitted via this form. We’d also like you to share any governance experience and skill set.
You will also be asked to complete a declaration form. All candidates will be invited to an interview in September to complete the application process and you will be informed of this after the closing date. Appointments will be based on the number of vacancies available and candidates will be elected by the Trust board.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th September 2025.
If you require any further information or have any questions, please contact the Academy and ask for the Clerk, Mrs Emily Hamill.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Churchill Academy & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.