St Benedict's Primary School
- This advert is for a School Governor Vacancy
- Address
- St. Benedicts Road, Aston B10 9DP
- School website
- https://www.stbendic.bham.sch.uk/
- About the school
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Our Values
We are ambitious. We take pride in our learning, make progress and achieve.
We are resilient. We face challenges with perseverance and determination.
We are respectful. We are inclusive, enjoy our rights and respect the rights of others.
Our Vision
We are enjoying our rights and fulfilling our dreams.
Our Mission 2025-30
1 Become a leading school in sustainable curriculum innovation and development.
2 Develop a strong sense of identity, purpose and belonging.
3 Develop outstanding inclusive provision: all pupils make good progress and achieve.
- The main responsibilities of a Governor
- As part of a team: Setting the strategic direction of the school; •Holding the leadership to account for the performance of the school; •Making sure that resources are used well and that money is well spent.
- Requirements
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To be a community governor you should have:
• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children.
• Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Knowledge of management, or business, or a passion for the arts will greatly improve the effectiveness of our governing board and have a positive impact on our pupils’ education. - Day and times of most meetings
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The governing board meets at least once a term for a full day which is usually a Wednesday.
- The time commitment
- Approximately 10 days per year spent attending meetings, visiting the school from time-to-time and undertaking relevant training.
- Why volunteer?
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Volunteering as a School Governor is a great opportunity to gain school leadership experience at board level as well as transferable skills that enhance performance and employability. Most of all, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference
- What should I do if I am interested?
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For further guidance and to submit an application:
Application for school governors | Birmingham City Council
If you have any questions about applying or the application process, please contact us via email:
governorrecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk
For more information about our service and training for governors:
