What skills and experience we're looking for Make a difference as a school governor Are you passionate about education and would like to become one of our governors? We have a vacancy for: • 2 co-opted governors Co-opted governors are appointed by us, the governing board. We appoint governors who have the right skills to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school. About you: We are not looking for any specific skills at this time, just people who: • care about children and education • enjoy making a difference • like a challenge About us We work in partnership with the headteacher who we appoint. Together we promote continuous improvement in the school’s performance. Our governing board currently has 13 governors: • the headteacher • 3 elected parent governors • 1 local authority governor • 1 staff governor • 3 foundation governors • 4 co-opted governors We also employ a professional clerk. All our governors have their own careers and responsibilities but they dedicate time to the school when they are able. About the role We expect you to: • support school improvement and monitor progress over time • make sure we are accountable • engage with stakeholders, including parents, governors and the wider community • champion inclusion and equity You will get: • support from an experienced team of expert advisers • a comprehensive training programme which can be applied to other fields of work • a deep level of personal satisfaction by helping others in your community • practical skills useful in all workplaces What the school offers its staff Governors will have access to the Bracknell Forest Governor training package where they can attend online and in-person training courses. They will receive Induction and Safeguarding training when they start and then a number of termly courses to choose from. They will also have membership of the National Governance Association who provide online training, webinars and guidance. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.