The governing body has a vacancy for a parent/carer governor to join the board.  This follows the end of term for one of our Parent/Carer Governors.

The Firs Farm Governing Body is a friendly, inclusive board that has members from all walks of life. We have 2 spaces kept for Parent/Carer Governors to give us a unique parental perspective.  Parent/Governors provide representative views but are not school reps.

The role of the governing board

The school’s governing board is responsible for providing confident and strategic leadership, and creating robust accountability, oversight and assurance for the school’s educational and financial performance. The board is passionate about education and committed to continuous school improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The role of a parent/carer governor

As a parent governor, you’ll work with the board to ensure it effectively carries out the duties referred to above. You’ll also play a vital role in ensuring that the board is connected with, and is aware of the views of, parents and the local community.

To be a parent/carer governor you should have:

• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children
• Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The specific skills required to ensure the governing board delivers effective governance
• We welcome governors with a wide range of skills. Experience of HR, finance, working the law and education is always welcome. 

Expectations of governors

• Attendance at meetings
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Committing to training
• Visiting the school

• Time commitment
  • The time commitment for school governors will vary. However, all governors must attend at least 3 meetings of the full board per year alongside committee meetings. The term of office is 4 years.
  • Usually governors sit on a committee focused on an area they have knowledge of, or are particularly interested in, for example the finance committee. Committees generally meet up to 3 times a year.
  • Preparation for meetings includes reading papers and preparing questions for senior leaders is an integral part of the role and a basic expectation.
  • You will also be expected to undertake any training required to enable you to discharge your role effectively.
  • Governors are also expected to visit the school while it is open to pupils at least 2-3 times per year or as directed by the Chair of the Governing Board

Who can stand for election?

Every parent of a registered pupil at Firs Farm Primary School is entitled to stand for election except someone who is

• an elected member of the Council;

• paid to work at the School for more than 500 hours in a 12-month period.

If you would like an informal discussion about the Governing Body and/or the role please contact the school office (office@firsfarm.enfield.sch.uk) to arrange a time with either Corinne David (Chair of the Governing Body) or Nuala Husband (Headteacher). 

How to apply?

You can apply filling out the nomination form on Firs Farm Parent/Carer Nomination form January 2026 – Fill in form. This also includes the eligibility declaration that all candidates must complete.

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Nominations open at 8am 19th January and close 5pm on 27th January.

ELECTION TIMELINE

19th Jan- 27th Jan 2026: Nominations open on 19th and close on 27th Jan 2026.

29th Jan - 10th Feb 2026: Ballots open on the 29th Jan and close on the 10th Feb. Every parent/carer will be allowed one vote (either online or via paper). If there is only one nomination that person will be invited to join the governing body without a ballot.

11th February 2026: Votes counted

12th February2026 : Results announced. Candidates informed.

The successful candidate will be required to have a DBS check.  As this position is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you will be required to declare all unspent and spent cautions and criminal offences, including any pending convictions.  The disclosure of a criminal record or other information will not necessarily debar you from volunteering as a Governor.  This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances, nature and background of your offence(s).

If you would like printed versions of any of the attachments please ask at the school office.