Co-opted Governor at Norwood Primary School
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About this Role
If you are interested in becoming one of our Governors, please contact school to discuss this further - 01733 574717.
The governing body fulfils its role through full Governing body meetings and a number of 'Governor Days' across the school year. It is there to support the school and to be the 'critical friend'. Visits to the school are made by Governors on both formal and informal occasions.
All Governors at Norwood School are highly committed to the success of the school. Many have had a long association with the school and some were pupils themselves. All share in the strong caring ethos and the desire for all pupils to achieve their academic, social and emotional potential.
A School Governor duties include:
- setting the strategic direction, policies and objectives
- approving the budget
- reviewing progress against the budget and objectives
- challenging and supporting senior staff
- playing a part in appointing staff
The Governing body in schools and colleges is made up of:
- staff representatives
- Community Governors, including parents or students
- other local sponsors, like businesses
Governing bodies make their decisions based on the advice of committees. Governing bodies in schools and colleges are accountable for:
- the use of public funds
- the quality of education provided
- the wider contribution to the community
The full Governing Body meets approximately 4 times per academic year for our Full Governing Body meetings with at least 3 full Governor Days in school each year which are scheduled for Mondays.
Our Governing Body, as well as meeting as a Full Governing Body, also has a School Effectiveness Committee.
The School Effectiveness Committee
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Contact Details
Karen Cowing
01733574717
office@norwoodschool.co.uk
Norwood Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Are you able to attend Governor meetings on a Monday during the day, whether it be personally or remotely?
Norwood Primary School
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationCambridgeshire
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