Parent Governor

We are pleased to share that we have two vacancies to join our Local Governing Body as a Parent Governor. This is a voluntary position which will give you the opportunity to support our school by bringing your ideas, perspectives and experience to the Governor team.

Further information can also be found on our Becoming a Governor page or in the advert letter (below).

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for the role, please complete the candidate form below and return to the school office or by email to office@aldermanpounder.notts.sch.uk by 3:30pm on Monday 18th November 2025. 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 this will be the case.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, governors and applicants and we would particularly like to encourage nominations from under-represented groups in our community. In addition, the governing board is keen for candidates to have skills in marketing and/or finance, however this is not essential – a commitment to our children is more important.

If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact school office (0115 9252928 or office@aldermanpounder.notts.sch.uk) and they will arrange for the appropriate person to contact you.

Who We Are:

Alderman Pounder is a vibrant two-form entry infant and nursery school in Beeston/Chilwell, Nottinghamshire. We may seem like a typical school from the outside, but inside our building, magical things happen. We’re dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child and visitor feels they belong. Our passionate team knows each child personally, helping them grow into confident, independent learners who carry our values forward. With children at the centre of everything we do, we nurture their potential, helping them thrive both now and in the future—truly living our motto: Making a difference as we grow together

For further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership. 

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Other opportunities within Flying High Partnership

Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery School is part of The Flying High Partnership which consists of two distinct parts: Flying High Trust and Flying High Futures. Flying High Trust is a Multi Academy Trust of 32 primary schools across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Nottingham City. Our Flying High family work hard to deliver the best possible opportunities to our children. Through this partnership we are proud of our achievements and are recognised as one of the highest performing Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) in the country. Flying High Futures provides professional learning internally for staff across the Trust, and externally through Department for Education national programmes. Forming part of Flying High Futures is the Flying High Teaching School Hub, Flying High English Hub, Flying High Behaviour Hub, Flying High Early Years Hub and the Flying High cohort of Inspiring Leaders teacher training.

Did you know we support trainee teachers?

We take great pride in our partnership with Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training to nurture aspiring teachers. Trainee teachers receive exceptional support from both ILTT and our school during their placements. As an Ofsted 'Outstanding' partner, Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training offers various pathways to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), such as SCITT and assessment only routes for Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

The majority of training occurs within school with additional training days led by experienced teachers and leaders. Our school actively participates by providing Primary trainees with opportunities to interview and/or train within our school. Here, they benefit from the expert support, training, and guidance offered by our experienced teachers, subject specialists and learning coaches.

“All trainees are very well prepared for the realities of teaching, including in different settings. In the primary phase, trainees gain exceptional knowledge and skills.” Ofsted, 2023.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to find out more. For information, school experience or to explore teacher training possibilities, visit the ILTT website at https://inspiringleadersscitt.com/.

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“We were learning in a school based environment and surrounded by supportive people who made us feel part of the family. Our Professional Lead was so invested in us and always had time for me even after graduating. It made all the difference in my early career.”

Sam Jenkins SCITT alumni and Phase Leader