Parent Governor Vacancies

Dear Parent/Carer,

I am writing to you to invite you to stand for election as a parent governor or to nominate another parent to do so. We currently have vacancies and the term of office is 4 years.

The role of the governing board
Governing boards work together to:
· develop a vision and strategy for the school
· oversee financial performance and make sure money is well spent
· hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school
· engage with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community to understand their views

Who can stand for election?
To be able to volunteer, you need to be a parent, carer (or someone who has parental responsibility) for a child at the The Iver Village Junior School. You do not need any specific qualifications. 

Who cannot stand for election?
You cannot be a parent governor;

• If you are an elected member of the local authority (a councillor). 
• If you are paid to work at the school for more than 500 hours in any consecutive twelve-month period. 
• If you are disqualified if you are on the list of individuals considered unsuitable to work with children or young people by the Secretary of State. 
• If you are disqualified if you are barred from any regulated activity relating to children. 
• If you are under 18 or over at the time of election or appointment. 

To fulfil the role, you will need to:
· attend regular meetings (around 6 each year)
· visit the school occasionally
· do some background reading
· take part in induction training and ongoing development (which will be provided for you)

How to apply
If you would like to apply, please complete the online form below by Friday 25th April. If you are putting someone else forward for nomination, please make sure they are happy for you to do so.

If there are more nominations than vacancies, we will conduct a secret ballot. If that is necessary, voting papers and instructions will be sent to all parents and carers.

Kindest regards,

Miss Digweed