Parent Governor - Bitterne Park Secondary and 6th Form

We are looking for a dedicated parent/carer to join our governing board as a Parent Governor. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school and ensuring the very best outcomes for our students.

What do governors do?
Governors don’t manage the school day-to-day – instead, they provide oversight and guidance for the school’s long-term development. This includes financial management, strategic planning, and holding school leaders to account.

What does a Parent Governor do?
As a parent governor, you’ll:
✔ Work as part of the board to make sure it carries out its duties effectively.
✔ Bring a valuable parental/carer perspective to discussions and decision-making.
✔ Contribute your skills and experiences for the benefit of all children in the school.
(Please note: Parent Governors do not represent or speak on behalf of the parent body.)

Who we’re looking for:
We’d love to hear from parents/carers who are:

• Committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Curious, willing to learn, and keen to develop new skills.
• Confident in bringing their own expertise and ideas to the table.

Skills that would be especially valuable include:
Finance • SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) • Health & Safety • Data analysis • HR • Legal expertise

What’s the commitment?

• Full Governing Board meetings: 6 per year (one evening per half term, 17:15–19:15 at school).
• Committee meetings: Staff & Resources Committee and Students & Curriculum Committee, each meeting once per half term.
• Additional involvement may include specific responsibilities linked to your skills or interests.

✨ No prior experience is needed – just a commitment to learning and making a difference. Full training and support are provided.

📩 Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of our school community.

Bitterne Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, we are required to carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates.  Should any concerns be identified, they will be discussed with you at interview.