St Benedict's Primary School
- This advert is for a School Governor Vacancy
- Address
- St. Benedicts Road, Aston B10 9DP
- School website
- About the school
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Our Values
We are ambitious. ​ We take pride in our learning, make progress and achieve. ​
We are resilient. ​ We face challenges with perseverance and determination. ​
We are respectful. ​We are inclusive, enjoy our rights and respect the rights of others.
Our Vision
We are enjoying our rights and fulfilling our dreams.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​
Our Mission 2025-30
1 Become a leading school in sustainable curriculum innovation and development. ​
​2 Develop a strong sense of identity, purpose and belonging. ​
​3 Develop outstanding inclusive provision: ​all pupils make good progress and achieve.
- The main responsibilities of a Governor
- As part of a team: Setting the strategic direction of the school; •Holding the leadership to account for the performance of the school; •Making sure that resources are used well and that money is well spent.
- Requirements
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To be a community governor you should have:
• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children.
• Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Knowledge of management, or business, or a passion for the arts will greatly improve the effectiveness of our governing board and have a positive impact on our pupils’ education. - Day and times of most meetings
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The governing board meets at least once a term for a full day which is usually a Wednesday.
- The time commitment
- Approximately 10 days per year spent attending meetings, visiting the school from time-to-time and undertaking relevant training.
- Why volunteer?
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Volunteering as a School Governor is a great opportunity to gain school leadership experience at board level as well as transferable skills that enhance performance and employability. Most of all, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference
- What should I do if I am interested?
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For further guidance and to submit an application:
Application for school governors | Âé¶¹¸ßÇå City Council
If you have any questions about applying or the application process, please contact us via email:
governorrecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk
For more information about our service and training for governors: