Securing the future of deaf children and young people

Mary Hare is the UK's largest school for deaf children, teaching and learning in English, based in Newbury. We are recruiting new governors to join the Board and make a valued contribution to this important national resource.

As governor, trustee and director, you will have an active role in setting strategic direction and overseeing the educational performance, management and financial health of the school and the charity.

We are particularly looking for individuals with a background in residential care or safeguarding as well as those who have experience in the areas of deaf education and
finance. We will however consider applications from those with a passion for what we do who do not have any of these areas of expertise, and especially those with prior trustee experience, will be actively considered.

Location: Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berks

Closing date: 6th March 2026
Start date: From April 2026

Most governor/trustees attend two or three meetings a term, generally Monday to Friday during the working day, either online or in person. Additionally, visits into school are organised on a termly basis. Each term of office is for four years and can be renewed twice.

If you are interested in joining this thriving and happy school and would like to find out more, please contact Amanda Checksfield, Clerk to the Trustees, at companysecretary@maryhare.org.uk by 6th March 2026.

For more information, including the role description, and to apply please visit the Mary Hare website and recruitment portal at: www.maryhare.org.uk/about-us/jobs

More information about Mary Hare can be found at www.maryhare.org.uk

**Please be aware that we will not accept a C.V. for this position. For Safer Recruiting purposes we will only accept a completed Mary Hare application form, which can be downloaded during the application process.

Mary Hare School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).