How to become a school governor
School governors work in partnership with the headteacher and the staff in our schools to provide the best possible education for all children in Salford. They are unpaid volunteers who want to give something back to the local community.
If you can offer:
- Time to attend meetings and get to know the school
- Support for the headteacher and staff
- Commitment to raising standards in the school
- Dedication to the work of the governing body
Salford schools need people like you and we would like to hear from you.
Governor Services is part of Salford Children's Services and we provide support to governors in Salford's schools.
If you become a school governor we provide:
- Training to help you understand your job as a governor
- Advice via the Governor Services helpline
- Information throughout your time as a governor and particularly when you are new to the role
- Support for you at meetings
School governors come from the different sections of the school community such as parents, local businesses, community groups, religious communities and the Local Authority. If you can help, get in touch now.
How to apply to be an LA governor
To become a LA governor, please download, complete and return the application form below. There are also links to details of the process and criteria by which candidates are identified and guidance notes for the completion of the application form.
- Person specification and process details
- Guidance notes for completing the application form
- Application form, download below
- Persons ineligible to be a School Governor
When you have completed the form please post it to Governor Services at the following address:
Governor Services Team
Children's Services
Minerva House
Pendlebury Road
SALFORD
M27 4EQ
More information
For more information, please contact Governor Services on 0161 778 0265 or email governor.services@salford.gov.uk
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This page was last updated on 07 November 2008
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