School governors have overall responsibility for the conduct of their school and within that particular responsibilities to promote high standards of education and the welfare of pupils. All of this is contained in a legal framework. Being a governor is both rewarding and challenging and requires commitment to attend meetings and fully participate in the life of the school.
A governor is someone who:-
* is a volunteer;
* cares about teaching, learning and children;
* represents those people with a key interest in the school, including parents, staff, the local community and the LEA;
* is part of a team which accepts responsibility for everything a school does;
* has time to commit to meetings and other occasions when needed;
* is willing to learn;
* is able to act as a friend who supports the school but is still able to cast a critical eye upon how the school works and the standard it achieves;
* acts as a link between parents, the local community, the LEA and the school.
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community is now seeking five nominations for Community Governors to join its experienced Governing Body . Community Governors are invited by other governors to join the governing body and are appointed by the governing body. Community members bring their own experience or skills to the governing body and can act as a link with the community in which the school serves. Community governors usually live or work in the community of the school area and are committed to the good government and success of the school.
If you are interested please send a letter outlining the experience you offer, in no more than 300 words to Marie Anderson, Clerk to Governors. Applications can be left at either phase marked for Mrs Andersons attention. Should you wish to have a confidential discussion on any aspect of the role please contact Graeme Harkness on (01495) 354690. Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 8th November 2013.