Vacancies for Local Authority Governors 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council invites Applicants from those wishing to be considered for current Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies.

 

LA governor vacancies will be advertised on this page when they become available. 

 

If you would like to be notified of any upcoming LA governor vacancies, please email the Governor Support Unit  

 

 

Factors for consideration as an LA Governor include: -

 

• Experience as an effective school governor measured in terms of possession of relevant skills, knowledge and experience including skills that match the challenges of the individual school.
• The contribution made during a term of office and regular attendance.
• A genuine desire to help improve standards of education within the school in partnership with the headteacher and the rest of the governing body.
• A knowledge of and an interest in the community in which the school is situated.
• A knowledge of modern education issues.
• A commitment to regular attendance at full governing body meetings as well as meetings of any committees of the governing body to which they are elected.
• A commitment to attend governor training courses to update their skills and knowledge to enhance their ability and effectiveness as a governor.

Please note that the meetings of Welsh Medium Schools are not all conducted in Welsh, and that where they are, simultaneous translation facilities are provided.

 

If you feel that you can fulfil the above criteria and are interested in being considered as an LA governor please contact the Governor Support Unit via email at governors@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or on 01446 709125 (direct line).