Vacancy: Parent Governor

We have two vacancies for the role of parent governor on our governing board.

The board maintains robust oversight of the Academy’s operations and performance, including education, pupil welfare and finance. Governors monitor these areas and hold academy leaders to account for performance, standards and compliance.

Governors ensure the Academy actively engages with parents / carers, pupils, staff and the local community. The board provides strategic oversight of these relationships so that decisions are informed by meaningful engagement.

As a parent governor, you’ll work with the board to make sure it effectively carries out its duties. You’ll also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the governing board, but you’re not there to speak ‘on behalf’ of the parent body.

Time commitment

• The full board meets twice per term, on a Tuesday at 4:30pm, for under two hours.
• Meeting dates are set for the full academic year.
• Papers are shared via an online portal at least a week in advance; preparation includes reading these documents and preparing questions for senior leaders.
• Governors are expected to undertake any necessary training to fulfil their role effectively.
• Parent Governors are appointed for a four-year period, irrespective of whether their child/children remain in school during that period.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for the role, please complete the attached application form and return to Melissa Barnes M.Barnes@alleynes.staffs.sch.uk or school office by 7th October 2026. If we receive more applications than there are vacancies, a secret ballot will be carried out sharing your name and statement. We will inform you closer to the time if we have to do this. Parents of all children currently registered at the school are entitled to stand for election. For these purposes ‘parent’ includes a step-parent, guardian or other persons having parental responsibility.

If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please contact Susan Crookshank the chair of governors at S.Crookshank@alleynes.staffs.sch.uk