Governing Body

Governors are an important part of the management of the school, working in partnership with the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The overall purpose of the Governing Body is to help Park Mead Primary School provide the best possible education for its pupils, in order to develop every child's full potential. This involves in particular:

1. Setting the school's vision and strategic aims, agreeing targets, plans and policies and making optimum use of resources.

2. Monitoring and evaluating performance and acting as a critical friend to the Head Teacher, in order to support and challenge in the development of the school

3. Ensuring that statutory responsibilities are met, and that the school is accountable to the children and parents it serves, the local community and the staff it employs.

Good governance makes an impact in the classroom and we aim to contribute to high standards of attainment, together with good quality teaching and pupil behaviour.

There are two primary committees that meet twice per term:

• Children and Learning
• Resources

In addition there is a Pay Committee and a Headteachers Appraisal Review panel that meet more infrequently as required.

Other panels may be formed as and when required

There are a number of nominated governors responsible for particular aspects of the school: these all report into the appropriate committee. 

The Governors are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Partnership Governor to join our Governing Board at Park Mead. This is a rewarding voluntary role that provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and continued success of our school.

The Governing Body is made up of co-opted (governor appointed), local authority appointed, parent elected and partnership governors. The Partnership Governor must be nominated. You cannot self-nominate for this position. The governor role is the same regardless of how you were approved for the position.

About the Role

As a Governor, you will work collaboratively with other members of the Governing Board, the Headteacher, and Senior Leadership Team, to ensure the school delivers the best possible education for all pupils. Governors play a vital role in:

• Setting the strategic direction of the school
• Holding school leaders to account for educational performance and the effective use of resources
• Ensuring financial oversight and compliance with statutory duties

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about education, community-focused, and able to think strategically. You do not need to be an education professional; however, you should be able to offer constructive challenge, bring fresh perspectives, and act in the best interests of all pupils. Experience in areas such as governance, finance, HR, education, risk, SEN or community engagement would be advantageous, though not essential.

Commitment

The full Governing Board meets at least once a term, with additional sub-committee meetings and school visits throughout the year. Training and support are provided to ensure you can make a valuable contribution.

How to Apply

If you know someone who is interested in helping shape the future of Park Mead Primary School and would like to nominate, please complete the following form. The nominee will need to provide a statement as to why they would like to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dvUDTTbdhU Applications will close on Friday 31 October 2025, 5pm.

Parent governor

We will be looking to hold a parent election for a Parent Governor vacancy, early in the spring term. More information will be shared about this role, and how to apply, in due course. This role can be self-nominated.

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