Introduction

School governing bodies have considerable responsibilities. In order that these responsibilities might be carried out effectively, it is essential that every governing body is at full strength, has the appropriate balance of representation and that governors with a range of relevant skills are recruited.

If you are interested in becoming a school governor and would like to find out more please complete the forms below and return to school.governor@bradford.gov.uk or post to School Governor Service, Margaret McMillan Tower, Prince's Way, Bradford, BD1 1NN

Governor Recruitment option

As one of the options open to schools in recruiting governors the School Governor Service can offer a governor recruitment and matching service (cost to school £75 for successful recruitment).

Schools can request this service by contacting school.governor@bradford.gov.uk indicating your needs and giving a contact person in school for the School Governros Service to follow up with.  

Any queries or erequests please contact school.governor@bradford.gov.uk

For information: School can also support their own governance recruitment through the following websites -

www.governorsforschools.org.uk

www.inspiringgovernance.org

Interested in being a School Governor?

Please contact school.governor@bradford.gov.uk to book your place on the :

Free Information Session - Thursday  23 January 2020  4.30-6pm please book a place. Location Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, Bradford BD1 1NN

The free information session is aimed at dispelling the myths about school governance and giving a clear picture about what modern governance in school looks like today. The session will look at the skills, knowledge and attributes required of governors and  offer the opportunity for discussion, question and answers to get a clear picture of governance in the modern educational landscape.

Bookings via School.governor@bradford.gov.uk 01274 439400.

Schools Need Governors

Application for Appointment as a School Governor

Declaration of Eligibility to Become a Governor

In this short film three school governors tell of their experiences of doing the role in the Bradford District– what they think they’ve brought to the role and what they’ve gained from it.