Chair of Governors

Chair of Governors Location: Ark Franklin Primary Academy, Harvist Road, London, NW6 6HJ Closing date: 01/05/2026 Interviews: May/June 2026 Start date: September 2026 This is an exciting time to join us as Chair of Governors on the local governing body for the Ark Franklin Primary Academy. You will join a close-knit community of enthusiastic governors, teachers, senior leaders, pupils and parents, with guidance and support from the central team of experts at Ark Schools. The Chair must provide the local governing body with a clear lead and direction, ensuring that the governors work as an effective team and understand their own roles. The ideal candidate will have some experience in school governance (although this is not essential), or alternatively will have demonstrated leadership skills in a board or committee setting. The Chair will: demonstrate alignment to the purpose, values and beliefs of Ark Franklin Primary Academy, work closely with the Regional Director and Principal to promote and maintain high standards of educational achievement by offering support, challenge and encouragement; ensure that the local governing body monitors the delivery of the vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school; utilise your personal and professional skills, experience and knowledge to lead the local governing body ensuring considered and sound discussions are held; delegate tasks across the local governing body so that all members contribute, and feel that their individual ..... full job details .....