Hambrough Primary School Governing Board

We currently have a vacancy for the role of Parent Governor on our Schools Governing Board.

The role of the Governing Board:

The Governing Board, along with the Headteacher, has overall responsibility for the running of the school. Governing Boards have three core, strategic functions:

• · Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction;
• · Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils; and
• · Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

The Board is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The role of a parent governor

All governors have the same roles and responsibilities; as a parent governor, you would work with the Board to ensure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above. You’ll also play a vital role in ensuring that the board is connected with and is aware of the views of the parent community, and the local community. A governor’s term of office is 4 years.

To be a parent governor you should have:

· A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children.

· Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

· The specific skills required to ensure the Governing Board delivers effective governance.

The role and responsibilities of a Governor are set out in greater detail in the attached role description.

Hambrough Primary School takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and all Governors are subject to holding an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check which will be completed by the school on appointment.

Expectations of governors

· Attendance at meetings – approx. 6 meetings per year.

· Maintaining confidentiality.

· Commitment to training (attending evening training sessions and online webinars).

· Visiting the school.

How to apply

If you would like to stand for election as a Parent Governor you will need to complete a nomination form. This is available from the Clerk to the Governing Board – Mr Alan O’Neill via the school office.

Please note, you can only be put yourself forward as a parent governor if you are a Parent or Carer of a child who attends our school in Reception to Year 6. An extended family member such as an Aunt or Uncle is not eligible for the role of Parent Governor.

Further information about the commitment and role of a Governor can be found in the attached Roles and Responsibilities document.

If you have any queries about the process please contact Mr Alan O’Neill, the Clerk to the Governing Board; alan.oneill@talk21.com