Make a difference as a school governor
The governing board of Binfield C of E Primary School has a vacancy for a co-opted governor and three foundation governors.
We are looking to encourage people from the local community to join our governing body. We would love to hear from anyone who is passionate about education and would like to become one of our governors.
About us
You have the opportunity to make a real difference to the education of young people, staff, and parents in our school.
As a governing body we work together to provide support and challenge to the school leaders.
We have a strategic role, making sure that funding is spent wisely and that children receive the best education possible.
All you need is:
- enthusiasm
- a willingness to learn
- the confidence to challenge and actively contribute to discussions
- an ability to work closely and collaboratively with others
If you have these attributes, volunteering to become a school governor could be for you. Extensive training will be provided and, as a new recruit, you will be mentored by an existing governor in your first year.
The role
We understand that all our governors have other commitments in their lives.
You will need to:
- attend at least 2 meetings each term - on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
- attend at least one training session per year
- visit the school during the working day a couple of days in an academic year
Our governors all agree that seeing how the school runs and the impact of their decisions on the school community is the most enjoyable part of being a governor.
We believe that being a governor can give a volunteer a deep level of personal satisfaction in helping others in their community, as well as developing practical skills useful in all workplaces.
How to apply
If you would like to know more about the role of governor please:
- email the clerk to the governing body at: clerk@binfieldschool.com or
- fill in the governor registration form