Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors - Autumn 2023

Vacancies
Written By Mark Stillman

Applications are invited from those wishing to be considered for current Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies. The LA Governor Appointments Panel will consider on the basis of the contribution applicants can bring to a school in terms of their skills and experience. Closing date for the receipt of completed application packs is no later than Wednesday 27 September 2023 at midday.

Factors for consideration include: -

  • Experience as an effective school governor measured in terms of possession of relevant skills, knowledge and experience including skills that match the challenges of the individual school.

  • The contribution made during a term of office and regular attendance.

  • A genuine desire to help improve standards of education within the school in partnership with the headteacher and the rest of the governing body.

  • A knowledge of and an interest in the community in which the school is situated.

  • A knowledge of modern education issues.

  • A commitment to regular attendance at full governing body meetings as well as meetings of any committees of the governing body to which they are elected.

  • A commitment to attend governor training courses to update their skills and knowledge to enhance their ability and effectiveness as a governor.

Currently there are vacancies at the following schools: -

1. Albert Primary 15. Oak Field Primary

2. Barry Island Primary School 16. Pendoylan C/W Primary School

3. Cadoxton Primary 17. St Athan Primary School

4. Colcot Primary School 18. St David’s C/W Primary

5. Evenlode Primary School 19. St Helen's Catholic Primary

6. Fairfield Primary School 20. St Illtyd Primary School

7. Gladstone Primary School 21. St Joseph's R/C Primary School

8. Gwenfo C/W Primary School 22. Stanwell

9. High Street Primary School 23. Victoria Primary School

10. Jenner Park Primary 24. Whitmore High

11. Llandough Primary School 25. Wick & Marcross C/W Primary

12. Llanfair Primary School 26. Ysgol Iolo Morganwg

13. Llangan Primary School 27. Ysgol St Curig

14. Llantwit Major School 28. Ysgol Y Ddraig

Please note that the meetings of Welsh Medium Schools are not all conducted in Welsh, and that where they are, simultaneous translation facilities are provided.

If you feel that you can fulfil the above criteria and are interested in being considered as an LA governor at one of the above schools, please contact the Governor Support Unit via email at governors@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or on 01446 709107 (direct line) for an application pack.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application packs is no later than Wednesday 27 September 2023 at midday.

Mark Stillman
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