Being a Parent Governor is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills to the school and its community, as well as being an opportunity for professional and personal development. As a Parent Governor, you will develop an understanding of how to analyse and use data, how to manage different stakeholders, how to navigate challenges and how to think and act strategically. You will also gain a good understanding of the education sector and experience of governance meetings.
We are looking for an individual who can:
* Think strategically to contribute to the development of the school
* Provide appropriate challenge and support to the Headteacher
* Contribute to discussions and reflect on different points of view
* Analyse and interpret data and statistics relating to school performance
The role of Parent Governor is an elected one. By submitting your supporting statement through this application form, you are putting yourself forward for election. The Parent Governor election will be open to all parents and those with parental responsibility at Carshalton High School for Girls.
In order to be eligible, you must be a parent of a student at Carshalton High School for Girls. The term of office is for four years. If your child is a student at Carshalton and ceases to be so before your term of office ends, you will not be eligible for re-election. However, if your child is still a student at Carshalton when your term of office ends, you will be eligible for re-election if you wish to stand.
Carshalton High School for Girls would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are the questions:
* Why would you like to be elected as a Parent Governor at Carshalton High School for Girls?
* Are you a parent of a child/have parental responsibility for a child at Carshalton High School for Girls?
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