Governor, Member and Trustee Application Form

Please return this form to Alexandra Carrington, Clerk to the Local Governing Body at

Position applied for (please circle)
Elected Parent - Local Governor / Academy (please circle)
Huish Episcopi Primary School / Where did you hear about this post?

Personal Details

Surname/Family Name / Preferred Title
First Name(s): / Previous Surname:
Home Address:
Post Code:
Telephone (Landline) / Telephone (Mobile) / Email Address
Are you eligible to work in the UK?
Yes / No / Documentary evidence you are able to provide to show your eligibility to work
Passport
Visa
Other ______
Current and Past Governorships
(please give type of school and dates)
Reason for applying
(please give details on why you are interested in the role, any skills, qualities or experience that may be useful)

Declarations

·  I have attached a copy of my CV as a true and accurate record of my career history and qualifications.

·  I understand that any job offer is subject to vetting checks including, but not limited to; references, checks on relevant. qualifications, employment eligibility and criminal convictions, all of which must be deemed by the Trust to be satisfactory.

·  I understand that if my application is successful I will need to undergo pre-appointment checks.

·  I have not ever been known to any children’s services department or the police as being a risk or potential risk to children.

I have not been the subject of any disciplinary investigation and/or sanction by any organisation due to concerns about my behaviour towards children?

I do not have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined. by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended) 2013.

·  I give consent for personal information provided as part of this application to be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988.

Signed / Dated


Skills Audit

No individual is going to have all the skills listed in the audit; we take a team approach. The purpose of this audit is to ensure that each of the skills below are covered by at least one of the board.

Name: ______Date: ______

Skills
Commitment to improving education for all pupils
Ability to work in a team and take collective responsibility for decisions
Willingness to learn
Commitment to the Trust's vision and ethos
Has basic literacy and numeracy skills
Has basic IT skills (i.e. word processing and email)
Holding the head to account
Communication skills, ablility to discuss sensitive issues tactfully
Ability to analyse data
Ability to question and challenge
Experience of project management
Experience of being performance managed/appraised yourself
Understanding/experience of governance
Previous experience of being a board member / governor/ trustee
Experience of chairing a board/ governing board or committee
Experience of professional leadership
Vision and strategic planning
Understanding and experience of strategic planning
Ability to analyse and review complex issues objectively
Ability to propose and consider innovative solutions
Experience reviewing the impact of new ideas and initiatives
Ability to make difficult decisions in the best interests of pupils
Change management (e.g. overseeing a merger / restructures)
Understanding of current education policy
Financial oversight (for Trustees only)
Financial management reporting, management accounts and statutory accounts
The annual budgeting processes
Quarterly forecasting, monthly monitoring and end of year cycle
Financial returns
Experience of procurement/purchasing
Human Resources oversight
HR resources planning experience
HR pay and reward policy and decision making
Experience of employee relations issues
Experience of recruitment, training and development
Operations oversight
Premises and Property Management experience
Procurement, purchasing, bids and grants experience
Supplier Management
Compliance management
Health and Safety Management Experience
ICT oversight
Communications management
Networking and connectivity
Software development
Data protection and compliance
Knowledge of your school and community
Links with the community
Links with local businesses
Knowledge of the local/regional economy
Working or volunteering with young people (e.g. teaching/social work/youth work/sports coaching/health services for young people)
Understanding of special educational needs

Name: ______
(Please print)
Please write or type in no more than 100 words why you think you would like to become a governor.
Signed: ______Date: ______