Application for Appointment As School Governor

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS SCHOOL GOVERNOR

1.  Details of Applicant:
Title: Forename: Surname:

Date of Birth: Male/Female: Ethnic Origin:

Address:

Home Tel No: Occupation:

Work Tel: Mobile: E-mail :

2.  Please give brief details of why you want to become a governor:

3.  Please let us know what skills, knowledge and experience you have by grading the following from 1 to 5 (1 being none, 5 being extensive)?

Governance / Finance Management
Strategic Planning / Premises/Facilities Management
Self Evaluation / Human Resources
Data Analysis / Fundraising
Staff Recruitment / Law
Performance Management / ICT
Community Relations / PR and Marketing
Chairing Meetings / Children’s Services
Leadership / Health Services
Coaching / Mentoring / Safeguarding
Negotiation/Mediating / Project Management
Communication / Health & Safety
Complaints / Arts
Grievance / Appeals / Languages
Decision Making / Sciences
Challenging Procedures / Technology
Monitoring Decisions/outcomes / Sales/Retail/Services
School Improvement / Procurement/Purchasing
Volunteering

Please list any other skills you feel may be relevant:

4.  Why do you think your skills and experience will make you an effective governor?

5.  Please give any other information about yourself to support your application:

6.  Please give details of any dealings you have had with any Bradford schools (i.e. as a parent, employee or governor) (if parent please state which school your child attends)?:

7.  Do you wish to become a governor at any particular school, phase or area?

8.  Are you related to a Bradford Councillor or an employee or governor of a Bradford school? If yes, who?

9.  Are you a member of a political party? If yes, which one?

10.  Where did you hear about becoming a governor?

11.  You have applied for a position which might involve access to children. There are strict regulations concerning school governors. You are required to complete the attached declaration of eligibility and if appointed you will be required to undertake a check with the Criminal Records Bureau. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Signed: Date:

Please return this form to:

School Governor Service

Children’s Services

Margaret McMillan Tower

Prince’s Way

BD1 1NN

Tel: 01274 439400

Fax: 01274 320003

E-mail:

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