Join our team as a co-opted governor
Are you passionate about making a difference in education? Do you have skills in finance, stakeholder engagement, EAL (English as an Additional Language), or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team of governors at Holly Spring Primary School.
Reasons to join us
If you join us you will:
- make an impact - play a crucial role in shaping the future of our children and school community
- collaborate - work alongside a committed team of governors, staff and stakeholders
- develop skills - gain valuable experience and training in governance and education
Roles and responsibilities
As a co-opted governor you will:
- make sure that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
- make sure the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the education performance of the school
- make sure the sound, proper and effective use of the school's financial resources are carried out
- attend meetings - take part in at least 6 governor meetings a year
- engage in training - do one training programme every year to enhance your governance skills
- visit the school - make one school visit a term (during daytime) to stay connected with our school environment and activities
Desirable skills
We are looking for people with expertise in:
- finance - help oversee the school's financial performance and make sure funds are well spent
- stakeholder engagement - foster strong relationships with parents, staff and the wider community
- EAL - support our diverse student population with English as an Additional Language
- SEMH - contribute to the well-being and mental health initiatives for our students
How to apply
If you are enthusiastic about education and want to make a positive impact we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a co-opted governor at Holly Spring Primary School and help us create a brighter future for our students.
For more information about becoming a school governor email the clerk to the governing body at clerk@hsprimary.uk.
If you are interested in becoming a school governor, fill in the governor registration form.