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Parent Governor Vacancy
We are seeking a new parent governor to join our welcoming governing body.
Our governors come from a range of backgrounds, with different skills and experience, all sharing the common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children in our schools.
We are inviting parents to stand for election as a parent governor for Drapers’ Brookside Infant & Junior Schools, or to nominate another parent to do so. The term of office for this role is four years. Please see the attached advert which explains the role of the Trust’s Local Governing Board.
Who can stand for election?
To be able to volunteer, you need to be a parent, carer (or someone who has parental responsibility) for a child at the Drapers’ Brookside Infant or Junior School. You do not need any specific qualifications. The enclosed sheet summarises the circumstances under which someone cannot serve as a parent governor.
To fulfil the role, you will need to:
- attend regular meetings (around 3 per year)
- visit the schools occasionally (at least once per term)
- do some background reading
- take part in induction training and ongoing development (which will be provided for you)
Please note:
The Drapers’ Trust is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that is considered relevant to the role. Any information that is ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate. If you are going to be involved in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a barred list check.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please complete the attached nomination form and return it to Janet Ward, Trust Governance Professional and Returning Officer, jward@drapers-schools.com by 3.00 p.m. on Friday 9th October 2026. If you are putting someone else forward for nomination please make sure they are happy for you to do so.
If there are more nominations than vacancies, we will conduct a secret ballot. If that is necessary, voting papers and instructions will be sent to all parents and carers.
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Janet Ward, Governance Professional (jward@drapers-schools.com / 01708 371331 Ext 503)
