Job Introduction
Scantabout Primary School is a one form entry primary school in Chandler’s Ford. We are currently seeking to appoint a co-opted governor to join us on our journey. Our values of Belong, Aspire, Respect Succeed run through the heart of the school and we would like a co-opted governor who would want to support the school in brining these to life for every child in our school community.
Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. As a governor you will be able to:
- Use your own experience of education and life beyond school to inform conversations
- Develop and utilise your skills in a board-level environment
- Make a valuable contribution to education and your community
- Support and challenge the school so that it improves for pupils and staff
- Bring your unique experiences, perspectives and insights in to decision-making in the interests of the school community
Governors set the aims and objectives for the school or group of schools and set the policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives. They monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the headteacher. In action, this means:
- Managing budgets and deciding how money is spent
- Engaging with pupils, staff, parents and the school community
- Addressing a range of education issues within the school including disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special needs
- Looking at data and evidence to ask questions and have challenging conversations about the school
- Appointing and performance reviewing the head teacher including making decisions about pay
For an informal conversation please contact:
Head Teacher: Mrs Tina Thomas on admin@scantabout-pri.hants.sch.uk
Application form - https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/governors/volunteer
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
