Governor Vacancies at Swaffham Hamond’s High School

Being a governor can be very enjoyable and worthwhile.

Why be a governor?

Most governors are motivated by the satisfaction of knowing they are helping schools to improve the standard of education. The friendship and spirit that develops within the governing body is often a big source of satisfaction. Schools are fascinating places.

The training courses and other support that is available for governors help to build personal skills and boost self-confidence.

Working with the head, chairing meetings, recruiting staff, managing the budget and monitoring the quality of education that the school provides can be enriching experiences that can be useful in many other areas of life. And of course by developing your skills, you will be better placed to play a full and active role as a governor.

What will being a governor involve?

As well as supporting the school, governors need to ask challenging questions to be sure that the school is providing the best possible education. This role is often called ‘being a critical friend’.

One of the most important activities you will undertake is a visit to the school. This allows you to learn about the school, to see the school at work and to get to know the staff and the children. Planning these visits in advance with fellow governors and the Headteacher is essential.

Governors are not expected to take detailed decisions about the day-to-day running of the school.  It is important for governors to realise they are representatives and not delegates.  Governors listen to concerns and views and then make decisions based on what is in the students’ best interests.  The governing body has a collective responsibility for the decisions it takes.

If you are interested in becoming a governor at Swaffham Hamond’s High School, please contact Marie Lewis, Clerk to the Governing Body, at the school on 01760 721480 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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The Governing Body of Swaffham Hamond's High School consists of:

• 7 Parent Governors
• 4 Local Authority Governors
• 3 Staff Governors
• 4 Community Governors

The Governing Body is committed to ensuring that Swaffham Hamond's High School provides the best education in a welcoming and caring environment which puts the individual first. We support the five outcomes of the government's initiative 'Every Child Matters: Change for Children' programme and aspire to:

• Keep our students safe from bullying, harassment and discrimination
• Encourage our students to develop healthy and active lifestyles
• Ensure each student progresses as well as they possibly can
• Ensure that students attend school regularly, giving them a strong voice in the life of the school and encouraging them to volunteer to help others
• Help all to value education and to appreciate that it is key to success in later life

The Governing Body is committed to supporting the school to meet these five outcomes and to raise the standard of education for our students.

If you are reading this and becoming interested in the work we do and would like more information about serving as a governor please send an email to me via the link on the 'Contact Us' page.

Chair of Governors