Co-opted Governor Vacancy

Handcross Primary School has co-opted governor vacancy on the governing body. Being a school governor is a challenging but a hugely rewarding role. Governors help to shape the education of the children at Handcross Primary School and to make a positive contribution to their community.

Handcross Primary School needs governors who have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience, to support the school to be effective. We are keen to attract governors who have financial, human resources, legal, property professional knowledge, but we would welcome interest from any member of the community who is keen to use their skills to help make Handcross Primary School even better!

The average time commitment is six meetings per academic year. Background reading and school visits also play a part of the role. As well as governing body meetings, we have various link governor roles, such as link governor for a specific area of the curriculum.  

Anyone aged 18 or over can be a governor (but there are some exceptions) and you do not need to be a parent. There is no requirement to know about the education system, just the necessary skills, character and time to contribute. There is training available. 

School governors have a right to reasonable time off work for their public duties, although this may be unpaid. Governance is a voluntary role and therefore it is not a paid position.

If you are interested in a new challenge and would like to know more about becoming a co-opted governor at Handcross Primary School, please contact the school office to find out more and to arrange a meeting to discuss the role further. An application form, references and DBS check will be required of all prospective governors. 

With best wishes,

Mrs Bondonno

Handcross Primary School, London Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6HB

Telephone: 01444 400291