Governor

Job Introduction

Alverstoke Infant School is a community school nestled in the heart of Alverstoke Village for children aged 4-7, seeking a co-opted governor to join the governing body on a 4 year term of office. We are a friendly, inclusive community where all children are valued and cared for. We aim to work closely with parents and families to create happy, confident, successful learners.

At Alverstoke Infant School our core values are Belonging, Respect and Responsibility.

At Alverstoke Infant School, we create a happy, nurturing environment where children have a strong sense of belonging and where learning is enjoyable and motivating. We strive for our children to grow into confident, curious and aspirational lifelong learners.

We teach children the importance of respect, valuing individuality and diversity.

We inspire our children to be engaged, independent, enthusiastic and resilient.

We ensure our children develop a secure understanding of their responsibility, for themselves and towards others, within their community and beyond.

The role of the school governor at Alverstoke Infant School

Governing bodies have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

· Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;

· Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and

· Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

Each individual governor is a member of the governing body and all decisions are a joint responsibility. No one governor is expected to know it all. We attract and rely upon members from a wide variety of backgrounds, share duties amongst our members, and take decisions as a group.

Governors undertake specific roles as well as being a member of the full governing board. These roles include overseeing safeguarding, finance and health and safety

The Governing Board of Alverstoke Infant School welcome all applications for the role of a co-opted Governor, and are particularly keen to hear from individuals with previous board experience or a background in financial planning and accounability.

Benefits of being a governor

Being a school governor is a very rewarding role. The benefits include:

· the knowledge that you are supporting the school and pupils

· the satisfaction of making a contribution to your community

· a sense of purpose and achievement

· learning new transferable skills

· broader horizons

· new colleagues

· training and support in order to help you fulfil your duties and responsibilities

Expectations

At Alverstoke Infant School governors typically spend 10 hours per term on a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

· prior reading of paperwork and the preparation of questions before meetings

· attendance at 2-3 governing body meetings per term

· 2 school monitoring visits per term

· reviewing policies and the school’s budget

· attendance at governor training

All Governors are subject to DBS checks.

Alverstoke Infant School Governors may also be called upon to form part of a panel for recruitment, disciplinary hearings or permanent exclusions at either Alverstoke Infant School or Alverstoke Junior School. Although these are rare and training will be provided.

If you are interested in this position or would like a conversation with the Chair of Governors or Head Teacher please email the clerk on v.newell@alverstoke-inf.hants.sch.uk or phone the school office on 02392 582403. You will be required to complete a Governor Application Form. Thank you.

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.