Our School Governors
Our governors hold an important public office and we are asked to ensure that their identity is published to the school and wider community.
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Parent Governor Vacancy
We are looking for a Parent Governor to join the governing body in February 2025. Interested? Information is available towards the bottom of this page. |
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Become a Parent Governor in February 2025
We are looking for a Parent Governor to join the governing body in February 2025
Why become a Parent Governor?
Governors have an important part to play in helping schools to run effectively. They work as part of a team with the Headteacher and school staff to help provide a happy, safe and thriving learning environment and an excellent education for all the children.
As a Parent Governor, you will be well placed to understand parents’ views and have first-hand knowledge of how the school is run. You will have the opportunity to work toward improving the school experience not only for your own child but for children in years to come.
This voluntary role can be challenging yet extremely rewarding and is a great way to build on your personal and professional skills. Training is available for governors and there is an expectation that those new to the governing body will undertake induction and safeguarding training.
What will you do?
You will work with the governing body to develop the school’s vision and priorities, review educational performance and make strategic decisions.
Parent Governors are representative parents rather than representatives of parents. You will not be expected to gather the views of other parents and take them to Governors meetings or to personally become involved in individual concerns. You will need to be able to present a balanced and impartial view, based on the benefits for all children.
The governing body meets once each half term. You will receive reports from the Headteacher and need to be able to question, challenge and support decisions. You will also be expected to visit the school as a governor which can be a quite different experience to visiting as a parent! The governing body operates a code of conduct which sets an ethos of professionalism and high expectations of governors.
What are we looking for?
We need enthusiastic and committed parents from a variety of backgrounds. You do not need leadership or education experience; just a desire to give back to the school and its community and a proactive approach to becoming involved as a member of a team. Parent governors are appointed for a period of four years irrespective of whether their children remain in school for the whole period.
Next steps
If you are interested in standing for election:
If you are interested but would like to find out a little more, please contact Mrs Riley in the school office and she will put you in touch with a member of the governing body for an informal chat.
You can download a copy of the nomination for here:
Nomination Form
Become a Parent Governor in February 2025
We are looking for a Parent Governor to join the governing body in February 2025
Why become a Parent Governor?
Governors have an important part to play in helping schools to run effectively. They work as part of a team with the Headteacher and school staff to help provide a happy, safe and thriving learning environment and an excellent education for all the children.
As a Parent Governor, you will be well placed to understand parents’ views and have first-hand knowledge of how the school is run. You will have the opportunity to work toward improving the school experience not only for your own child but for children in years to come.
This voluntary role can be challenging yet extremely rewarding and is a great way to build on your personal and professional skills. Training is available for governors and there is an expectation that those new to the governing body will undertake induction and safeguarding training.
What will you do?
You will work with the governing body to develop the school’s vision and priorities, review educational performance and make strategic decisions.
Parent Governors are representative parents rather than representatives of parents. You will not be expected to gather the views of other parents and take them to Governors meetings or to personally become involved in individual concerns. You will need to be able to present a balanced and impartial view, based on the benefits for all children.
The governing body meets once each half term. You will receive reports from the Headteacher and need to be able to question, challenge and support decisions. You will also be expected to visit the school as a governor which can be a quite different experience to visiting as a parent! The governing body operates a code of conduct which sets an ethos of professionalism and high expectations of governors.
What are we looking for?
We need enthusiastic and committed parents from a variety of backgrounds. You do not need leadership or education experience; just a desire to give back to the school and its community and a proactive approach to becoming involved as a member of a team. Parent governors are appointed for a period of four years irrespective of whether their children remain in school for the whole period.
Next steps
If you are interested in standing for election:
- Nomination forms have been emailed to parents but are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website.
- The nomination form needs to be signed by the candidate and two other parents (parents of all registered children are eligible).
- If a parent is employed by the school for more than 500 hours you are not eligible to stand but can vote.
- The candidate is asked to submit a brief personal statement (maximum 500 words). This will be distributed to parents to help them make an informed decision when voting.
- If there is more than one expression of interest parents will be asked to indicate a preference on a ballot paper. The ballot will be conducted to comply with statutory regulations – in secret and candidates/parents informed of the outcome.
- Nomination forms should be returned to the school office by 3.30 pm on Thursday 24th January 2025.
If you are interested but would like to find out a little more, please contact Mrs Riley in the school office and she will put you in touch with a member of the governing body for an informal chat.
You can download a copy of the nomination for here:
Nomination Form