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Parent Governor Vacancy

By 15 September 2017No Comments

Local Governing Board Parent Governor Vacancy

Nomination deadline – Tuesday 3rd October 2017

A vacancy has arisen for one parent governor to serve on the local governing board.  Further details and a nomination form will be available from the school web-site – www.sharplesschool.co.uk – from Tuesday 19th September 2017.

Becoming a governor is a very rewarding and worthwhile experience. Ideally governors would have business skills and expertise or an education background and although this would be desirable it is not essential.  What is important is that governors are committed to their school, willing to ask questions and offer appropriate challenge and support.

Governors also need to be able to work as an enthusiastic member of the local governing board team with the aim of raising and maintaining high educational standards for all children. Governors are asked to act with integrity, honesty and objectivity and act at all times in the best interests of the school.

The prime focus of the local governing board is to develop the strategic direction of the school, be accountable to stakeholders and to ensure that financial resources are spent appropriately.   The local governing board meets around five times a year (sometimes more) and sub-committees meet once per term. Meetings usually take place at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. but can occasionally go beyond this time.

Governors have a number of opportunities to access training to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills.

The local governing board would welcome nominations from parents who may have experience of or with the following skills and although they are desirable, they are not essential:

• governance
• data analysis
• finance management
• human resource management
• local community knowledge
• community services • premises & buildings management
• commercial
• special needs awareness
• health and safety
• leadership and management
• marketing and PR

Further information about the commitment and role of a governor can be gained by visiting the LA Governor Services website at www.governorexchange.boltonlea.org.uk.

If you are interested in being a school governor and would like some further information on the work involved in being a governor please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. D. Makinson, at the school on d.makinson@sharplesschool.co.uk