Leicester schools need governors...
Could you or someone you know help make a real difference in our schools?
Questions people ask...
If you would like to know more or register to become a governor in a City school contact us now:
What is a governor?
Governors are unpaid volunteers who work as part of a team to raise standards of achievement in their school. It is one of the most valuable contributions a person can make to their community and our childrens' future.
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Why do people become governors?
People usually want to make a contribution to their community and their children’s education.
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Who can become a governor?
Anyone over 18 can become a governor provided that they are not the subject of a bankruptcy order or have been convicted of certain criminal offences including nuisance and disturbance on school premises!
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What's involved?
Governors work as part of a team with their Headteacher. Together they determine the strategic direction of the school and establish aims, ethos, policies, procedures and performance targets that the Head and their staff must deliver on. The governing body also checks to ensure that the school is making good progress and that the things that should be happening are actually happening!
Governors must meet, by law, at least three times a year. Most governing bodies meet more regularly than this and there is an opportunity to work in greater detail with others on committees of the governing body if you wish to do so.
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Do I need any special skills?
Governing bodies need a wide range of skills to help them in their role. Experience in the following areas is helpful but not essential:
- Strategic planning
- Decision making
- Marketing
- Problem solving
- Financial planning
- Project management
- Team working
- Personnel issues
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Are there different types of governor?
In Leicester City we have 8 types of school governor. The most common categories are however, local authority, parent and community governors and we have vacancies in all these categories.
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Are all governors equal?
Yes, all governors are equal regardless of type and length of service.
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What support and training do governors get?
The Local Authority offers support and training on a traded service basis, and the level available is determined by the subscription purchased. Please click here for more information.
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Does my local school have a vacancy?
There are vacancies throughout the City and it is likely that there are some in your area. Contact the Governor Services Team for further details on 0116 252 7794. Remember to tell us your postcode and the name or type of school that you are interested in.
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