School Governor

For Cove Junior School

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Governors, work with the Headteacher, to provide strategic leadership and create accountability for educational and financial performance. Governors must ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction. They must hold leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils and the performance management of staff. Governors oversee the financial performance of the school, making sure that the money is well spent. They make decisions collectively by consensus and do not interfere with the day-to-day running of the school. The role offers excellent developmental opportunities with many transferable skills.

As a School Governor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the direction and success of our school. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Working collaboratively with fellow governors to establish the school's vision, values, and strategic objectives.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the school's performance to ensure it meets regulatory standards and achieves its goals.
  • Providing support and challenge to the leadership team, offering guidance and oversight to promote continuous improvement.
  • Representing the interests of parents, staff, and the wider community in decision-making processes.



What skills do I need?

We are looking for people with some knowledge of budgets, HR in the educational sector or a background in heath and safety. However no specific skills required as full training will be provided, and if you want to make a difference in the education of our children we are interested in hearing from you.

Interests

  • Children
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Young People

Activities

  • Finance and Accountancy
  • Teaching and Training

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • Current Driving Licence
  • DBS check needed
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Ongoing support
  • Recruitment Process
  • Training provided
    All new governors have access to a full day's induction training- or two evening sessions. In addition there is free access to all HGS training sessions and briefings.
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening Yes No No No No No No

Availability Details

We meet 10 times a year, usually, but not always, on a Monday evening and our meeting last around 2 hours. In addition school governors are expected to visit school as part of a monitoring schedule. This is always by prior arrangement and normally during school hours.

Location

Fernhill Road
Cove
Farnborough
GU14 9SA

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