Foundation Governor for St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Isleworth)

Do you have the time and skills that could be put to good use in improving outcomes for children in the area?

Foundation Governor requirements include being over 18, being a practicing Catholic, being committed to the school's ethos, passing a DBS check, and possessing skills that contribute to the governing body's effectiveness. The process includes an application to the Diocese.

Every governing board needs a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience. You don't need to be a parent or have a background in education and we provide an induction and ongoing training across the academic year.

As a Governor you'd be involved in:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

You need to be available to attend 2-3 meetings per term with some background reading, visit the school occasionally, and not disqualified under the relevant rules and procedures.

What skills do I need?

To be eligible to volunteer within a trust or school you need:

• the time to contribute
• to be aged 18 or over
• not to be disqualified under the relevant rules and procedures

https://www.nga.org.uk/about/become-a-governor-trustee/

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.