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St Julian's School
Heather Road
Newport
NP19 7XU
Chair of Governors
Cllr Deborah Davies
School link to the Governors
Nia Dale, Headteacher's PA
01633 224490
Who can be a school governor?
Anyone over 18 can be a school governor – you don’t have to be a parent with a child at the school. However, every governing body includes parent governors, and it can be a rewarding way to be involved in your child’s school. The most important qualities for being a governor are enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education. You don’t need teaching experience, but it’s useful to bring skills from other areas of your life.
What does the role involve?
We hold a Governors’ meeting each half term. You’ll also be expected to join one or two sub-committees – these cover different areas like the curriculum, finance or buildings. You’ll need to be able to work well in a team, as you’ll be making joint decisions on policy. Demands on your time depend partly on how the school is doing generally. Being a governor will be a busy role if the school’s results are getting worse or it’s going through a big change like appointing a new headteacher, or joining with another school.
How do I become a school governor?
If you’re interested in becoming a governor, talk to the current chair of governors (Cllr Deb Davies) who leads the board. When there’s a vacancy for a parent governor all parents will be informed, and you’ll have a chance to stand for election. Before you put yourself forward, you may wish to talk to your employer. Many employers recognise the role of school governor as useful work experience and may offer paid leave for governor duties.