White House Academy: Parent Governor Vacancy

White House Academy: Parent Governor Vacancy

We are excited to announce a vacancy for a Parent Governor at White House Academy and invite applications from parents who are passionate about making a positive impact on our school community. This voluntary role involves working as part of a dedicated team to ensure our Academy Committee remains connected with both parents and the wider community.

What does a good Parent Governor need?

- Good interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and attend relevant training sessions.

- The ability to support and challenge the school, contributing to its vision and direction.

- The ability to attend and actively participate in meetings while maintaining confidentiality.

- The ability to work collaboratively, valuing the contributions of others who may have different perspectives.

- Recognising that this role does not involve discussing personal matters related to your own child.

- Visiting the school between meetings to gain a deeper understanding of its functioning and progress towards goals.

Being a Governor is a "hands-off" role; while Governors influence school-wide decisions, they are not responsible for or involved in the day-to-day operations of the school.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Head Teacher (Ms. Marshall), our Staff Governor (Deputy Head - Mr. Gibbs), or Chair of Governors (Christina Moxon) via the school office.

To apply, please look through the information on becoming a STEP governor available from the school office. Applications should be given to the school office or emailed to office@whitehouse-academy.org by noon on 11th October.