Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors - Autumn Term 2026

The Vale of Glamorgan Council invites Applicants from those wishing to be considered for current and upcoming Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies.

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 as an LA Governor 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	Cadoxton Primary School	13	St Helen's Catholic Primary School
2	Dinas Powys Primary School	14	St Illtyd Primary School
3	Gwenfo C/W Primary School	15	St Nicholas C/W Primary School (2)
4	High Street Primary School	16	Sully Primary School
5	Holton Road Primary School	17	Y Bont Faen Primary School (2)
6	Jenner Park Primary School (2)	18	Ysgol Dewi Sant
7	Llantwit Major High School (2)	19	Ysgol Gwaun Y Nant (2)
8	Palmerston Primary School	20	Ysgol Iolo Morganwg (2)
9	Peterston Super-Ely C/W Primary School	21	Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc
10	Rhws Primary School (2)	22	Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Curig (2)
11	St Athan Primary School (2)	23	Ysgol Y Deri
12	St Cyres Comprehensive	24	Romilly Primary School

 

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 a school 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 Friday 18th September 2026