Governor Vacancy

Governor Vacancy

Posted for Governing Board of Henry Cort Community College

Posted by Volunteer First

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We currently have vacancies for Co-opted Governors to join our Governing Board.  To be a school governor you do not need a background in education – we value a diverse range of skills and interests.

We offer training to develop and enhance your skills, and you will be part of a supportive and pro-active team of volunteers working to deliver the best possible education for children in our community.  The role of school governor is subject to a DBS check.

We meet at the school 9 times a year (September – July) on a Thursday between 6pm – 8pm for full board meetings.  Each governor sits on a monitoring team to suit skills and experience, which meet termly to discuss the monitoring plan and Governors do make monitoring visits to the school during school hours.

A school governor ensures that:

• the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined.
• the headteacher effectively drives the educational performance of the school.
• the school’s financial resources are used efficiently.

What skills do I need?

To be a school governor you do not need a background in education. 

We value a diverse range of skills and interests, including but limited to:

• flexibility.
• commitment to the role of governance.
• willingness to take on roles and responsibilities.
• preparation and engagement at meetings.
• interest in quality education and pupil outcomes.
• financial understanding.
• performance and auditing.