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Parent Governor Vacancy

Could you be a governor? If so we would love to hear from you!

The Isle of Wight Education Federation has always aimed for a partnership with parents, which brings great benefits to the children. One of the most significant ways you can help in promoting this aim is to volunteer to be a Governor. You don’t need to be an education expert to volunteer as a governor. Schools require a combination of hard and soft skills to ensure their boards operate effectively. In return you will be supported through training and mentoring.

Here’s what some of our governors say:

“I became a Governor after being involved with Carisbrooke College Parents Voice group. I have now been a governor for nearly 7 years ! It is very rewarding. I have learnt a lot of new skills. The reason I am a governor is because all children should have a good education and I feel that we are helping this to happen in our schools.”
Vanessa

“I became a school governor in order to put support back into the school that my daughter attended and to broaden the use of skills I had built up in the business world. At the time this also aligned with the company I worked for having a goal of supporting wider community activities. Having had the experience of being a parent to 5 children, becoming a governor was also a way of contributing to:
Ensuring every young person has the right to the best possible education.
Focusing on the individual and each young person’s needs.
Ensuring that school is a safe and creative environment in which to learn.”
Richard

This week we have sent out a letter inviting nominations from parents who would like to join the Governing Board. If you feel you can help in this capacity, please contact the Clerk on 01983 526523 or email emma.shambrook@iwef.org.uk for an application form. If there are more applications than vacancies a ballot will be held. Application forms must be returned by 12.00 noon on 20 March.

A copy of the Federation’s governor recruitment information can be found here. This includes more information about the work of the Governing Board, who can be a governor and what to expect. If you would like to talk to a governor before applying please contact the Clerk. You can also find information about the role of governor online at:
https://governorsforschools.org.uk/courses/introduction-to-school-governance/

Please note that, for the protection of children, all governor appointments are subject to an identity and DBS check.