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 do book onto the free informations sesssion or contact school.governor@bradford.gov.uk
Governor Recruitment option
Any queries or requests for support please contact school.governor@bradford.gov.uk
Schools can use the following free online matching services -
www.governorsforschools.org.uk
www.inspiringgovernance.org
Interested in being a School Governor?
Free Information session (virtual on Microsoft TEAMS) -
held using Microsoft Teams - booking required - TO BOOK: click on your chosed date above to book your free ticket through Eventbrite. Any queries emial school.governor@bradford.gov.uk
The free information session by Bradford Council School Governor Service 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 eventbrite link. If you would like to discuss please contact School.governor@bradford.gov.uk or contact 01274 439400 and speak with Christina, giving your name, email, phone number
. If you are unable to attend a session please do call Christina to discuss your interest.
Alternatively, potential governors can sign up to governor recruitment with not for profit national organisation
Governors for Schools and/or goverment supported website
Inspiring Governance - both help match potential governors with school vacancies and have great resources.
These papers below can be completed and sent to school.governor@bradford.gov.uk for the Bradford Council School Governor Service to respond to and support you in finding a governance role. Thank you for your interest
Schools Need Governors
Application for Appointment as a School Governor
Declaration of Eligibility to Become a Governor
LA Governor Application INFORMATION
Background info: Local authority governors are nominated by the local authority but
appointed by the governing board.
Whilst the local authority can nominate individuals as a local authority governor, it is for the governing board to decide whether the nominee meets their eligibility criteria. All LA nominated prospective governors complete an application form which will
be sent to the relevant school by the School Governor Service. The governing board will then agree whether or not the nominated person meets their criteria.
Clerks - please follow the process in the document below:
LA Governor - guidance for clerks to Bradford Local Authority maintained schools
(and any Trust schools that require an LA governor as written in their scheme of delegation) Any queries contact school.governor@bradford.gov.uk