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Vacancies for Local Authority Governors 

 

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

 

All Schools with Vacancies - Autumn Term 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. 

 

The following schools have LA Governor Vacancies this Autumn; 

 

All Saints CiW

Cadoxton Primary School

Cogan Primary School

Colcot Primary School

Cowbridge Comprehensive

Dinas Powys Primary School

Evenlode Primary

Gladstone Primary School

High Street Primary School

Holton Primary

Jenner Park Primary

Llangan Primary

Llandough Primary

Llanfair Primary

Oakfield Primary

Pencoedtre High School

Peterston - S- Ely CiW Primary

Rhws Primary School

Romilly Primary School

South Point Primary School

St Cyres Comprehensive

St Illtyd Primary

St Nicholas CiW Primary

St Richard Gwyn

Sully Primary

Whitmore High School

Y Bont-Faen

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg

Ysgol Pen Y Garth

Ysgol Sant Baruc

 

 

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.

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