Burfield Academy: Parent Governor Vacancy

We are excited to announce a vacancy for a Parent Governor at Burfield Academy and invite applications from parents who are passionate about making a positive impact on our school community. This voluntary role involves working as part of a dedicated team to ensure our Academy Committee remains connected with both parents and the wider community.

What does a good Parent Governor need?

- Good interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and attend relevant training sessions.

- The ability to support and challenge the school, contributing to its vision and direction.

- The ability to attend and actively participate in meetings while maintaining confidentiality.

- The ability to work collaboratively, valuing the contributions of others who may have different perspectives.

- Recognising that this role does not involve discussing personal matters related to your own child.

- Visiting the school between meetings to gain a deeper understanding of its functioning and progress towards goals.

Being a Governor is a "hands-off" role; while Governors influence school-wide decisions, they are not responsible for or involved in the day-to-day operations of the school.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Head Teacher (Mrs King), our Staff Governor (Mrs Jervis, Assistant Head Teacher), or Chair of Governors (Christina Moxon) via the school office.

To apply, please look through the information on becoming a STEP governor available on our academy website or obtain a paper version from the school office. Applications should be given to the school office or emailed to office@burfieldacademy.org by noon on 11th October 2024.