Become a School Governor
Who can be a governor
Governing bodies are made up of parents, school staff, persons nominated by the local authority and members of the local and wider community. Anyone over the age of 18 can be a governor, subject to some exceptions. Governors come from all walks of life and different backgrounds and possess the skills required to contribute to effective governance and the success of schools. We want our governing body to reflect our community and we would encourage people from all sections of the community, especially the ethnic minority communities, to put themselves forward.
Qualifications
Governors do not need any formal qualifications - having relevant skills and experience, an interest in education, a commitment to prepare for and attend meetings, conduct school visits and attend training are as important.
How much time it will take
The estimated time commitment is 10-15 hours per term. This may vary for indiviudual governors dependent on what link responsibilities they take on. Please discuss the level of commitment with our governors to ensure you have the time to dedicate to this key role. This includes meetings, background reading, school visits and training.
What to do next
Contact our Clerk to Governors by email and explain that you are interested in becoming a governor and they will inform you of any vacancies coming up and how you can express an interest.
Our clerk to governors can be contacted via teresadee@downsjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Current Vacancies
Downs Junior School currently has vacancies for three co-opted governors and one local authority governor.
We are inviting expressions of interest for the co-opted vacancies. Please see further details and an application using this link.
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A selection process is used which will include shortlisting applicants for an informal interview with a small group of governors. The Full Governing Body appoints co-pted governors following nomination from the recruiting governors.
Closing date for expressions of interest is 10th September 2021.