Becoming a Governor at Newcroft

If you are interested in becoming a governor at Newcroft, we recruit governors in the following categories:

• Parents Governors - (two of these) elected or appointed in accordance with the articles of association 
• Staff Governors - A minimum of one staff governor elected by staff of the academy in addition to the ex-offcio headteacher role 
• Other Local Governors appointed by the Local Governing Body - Up to seven of these - this can include other parents 
• Co-opted governors appointed by the local governing body with or without voting rights - up to 4 of these, on a period of office for up to 4 years, to provide additional skills and capacity as needed.

We look for skills and experience in the following fields

• Business Management
• Finance
• Education
• HR
• Project Management
• Health & Safety

We often have vacancies on the governing body. If you feel you possess any of the above skills and experience, please contact Mrs Aukland, Head teacher, who can organise a meeting with the Chair of Governors, Mrs Walshe. 

An application form for Parent and/or Co-opted governors can be requested from the school's office.