Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors - Autumn 2024

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.  

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        All Saints CiW                          16   Pencoedtre High School

2        Cadoxton Primary School         17   Peterston - S- Ely CiW Primary

3        Cogan Primary School              18   Rhws Primary School

4        Colcot Primary School              19   Romilly Primary School

5        Cowbridge Comprehensive       20   South Point Primary School

6        Dinas Powys Primary School    21   St Cyres Comprehensive

7        Evenlode Primary                     22   St Illytd Primary

8        Gladstone Primary School        23   St Nicholas CiW Primary

9        High Street Primary School       24   St Richard Gwyn

10      Holton Primary                         25   Sully Primary

11      Jenner Park Primary                 26   Whitmore High School

12      Llangan Primary                       27   Y Bont-Faen Primary

13      Llandough Primary                   28   Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg

14      Llanfair Primary                        29   Ysgol Pen Y Garth

15      Oakfield Primary                      30   Ysgol Sant Baruc

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 please contact the Governor Support Unit via email at governors@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or on 01446 709125 (direct line) for an application pack. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed application packs is no later than midday on Wednesday  25th September 2024