At Kings Hill School we are looking for a governor to join our governing board. As a governor you will be a volunteer who makes a vital contribution to the success of the school. School governors have three main roles: Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction: The governing body helps to set long-term plans for the school, decide where improvements need to be made and how to make them. Hold the headteacher to account: The governing body looks at the quality of education being offered and ensures the head is doing everything possible to improve results. Oversee the financial performance of the school: Governors examine budgets and spending proposals to monitor whether the school is getting value for money and ensure the money is spent in the right areas. This role may be particularly of interest if you have skills in education or safeguarding, but we invite applications from anyone who is interested in helping the school be the best it can be. Full training is available and governors are encouraged to attend regular training sessions, either in person or online. We are looking for someone who can attend approximately three full governing body meetings per year and around three committee meetings per year. Meetings are held in school on Mondays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Governors also spend time in school during the day (around one visit per term). You must be 18 or over to apply and all governors must have Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. If you would like to find out more, please email h.ward-russellkings-hill.kent.sch.uk J-18808-Ljbffr