Becoming a Governor

Becoming a school governor is both an extremely rewarding experience, but also a serious undertaking. Governors play a vital role in shaping the direction and success of the school, and by volunteering your time and expertise you can: 

•      Help improve outcomes for all pupils 

•      Contribute to strategic decisions about the school’s future 

•      Ensure the school’s resources are used effectively 

We welcome governors with a range of backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to have a background in education – enthusiasm, a commitment to learning and a desire to contribute are the most important qualities. We are particularly interested in skills such as: 

•      Finance and budgeting 

•      HR and personnel management 

•      Education and safeguarding 

•      Community engagement 

•      Law and governance 

•      Strategic planning 

From time-to-time vacancies do arise and these are filled either by election, for parent and staff roles, or by the board for co-opted and local authority roles (following a nomination from OCC).  

If you would like to know more about becoming a governor, please contact the Chair of Governors either by email or through the school office.