Smallberry Green Primary School - Finance Governor

BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Smallberry Green Primary School is seeking someone with financial/budgeting experience.

By becoming a governor, you will:

• Make a difference
• Champion diversity
• Develop skills
• Network and grow
• Improve school standards
• Ensure every child gets the best start in life
• Shape policies that create safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments

To be a governor you need to:

• Be over 18
• Have passion, commitment and time to attend a few meetings and school visits per term
• Not be disqualified under the relevant rules and procedures

What do governors do?

Governors attend at least two meetings per term and bring a diverse range of skills, perspectives, and experiences. They are required to visit school for monitoring visits, learning walks and to engage with the school community. Governors follow the 7 Principles of Public Life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership, guiding them to act in the public interest with transparency and without personal gain, ensuring trust and proper governance.

How are governors supported?

There is a wide range of training and resources available. Boards will have an induction process tailored to the governor type, school context and current needs and can often arrange a ‘buddy’ or mentor for those new to education and/or governance. Hounslow Governor Services can signpost towards support and offers a comprehensive training package.

The board ensures:

• That the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
• That the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
• The sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources

What skills do I need?

Finance and budgeting within the context of an organisation or school.

When do I need to be available?

Where does this role take place?