Two vacancies for the role of parent governor on our governing board are available from September 2023.
The role of the governing board
The school’s governing board is responsible for providing confident and strategic leadership, and creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the school’s educational and financial performance. The board is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
The role of a parent governor
As a parent governor, you’ll work with the board to make sure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above. You’ll also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the governing board, but you’re not there to speak ‘on behalf’ of the parent body.
To be a parent governor you should have:
- A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children
- Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
- The specific skills required to make sure the governing board delivers effective governance
Expectations of governors
- Attendance at meetings (minimum of 10 times a year)
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Committing to training and development
- Visiting the school
- 4 years in term of office
How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the role, please complete the candidate form attached to this letter and return to Georgia Caton, admin@shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.uk by 5th July 2023 at 5.30pm. If we receive more applications than there are vacancies, a secret ballot will be carried out. We will inform you closer to the time if we have to do this.
If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact Caroline Doherty, CoChair of Governors at cbrown@shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.uk or Georgia Caton, School Business Manager at the school.
