LOCAL LEADER OF GOVERNANCE – APPLICATION FORM

Dear Colleague,

Thank you very much for your interest in strengthening governance across the City by applying to become a Local Leader of Governance (LLG).

Before starting to complete this form, please read the eligibility criteria to ensure that you have the relevant experience to become a LLG. Please then complete this form and return itto On receipt of your application we will organise an assessment and will inform you of the outcome of this within four weeks.

Name
School(s)
Length of service as a governor
Current office(s) held
(e.g. Chair of Governors)
Previous office(s) held
(e.g. Chair of Finance Committee)
Please describe the role you have played in leading/supporting school improvement.
Please describe what forms of data and information youare familiar with and how you have used it to focus on improving pupil performance.
Have you been involved in Headteacher performance management? If so, please describe the process, your role in it and how the process has contributed to school improvement.
Have you any experience of turning around a deficit budget (or projected deficit)? If so, please provide further information.
Please describe your current school’s strengths and weaknesses.
Have you any experience of building an effective team? If so, please provide further information.
Please provide any further information about other roles you hold, or have held (for example in the workplace or another voluntary role) which could contribute to your effectiveness as a LLG.

Declaration

I confirm that I have the full support of my headteacher/chair and governing body, and that they understand the role I will be taking on if my application is successful.

I confirm that I can commit to supporting another governing body without detriment to the governing body where I am currently a governor.

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