Becoming a Governor

Becoming a Governor

The College’s Governing Body has a maximum membership of 20 people including the Principal and Staff/Student Governors. Governors are appointed, initially, for a four-year period of office (excepting Student Governors who are appointed for a period of one academic year). At the end of this period, they may be appointed for one further four-year term.

The external members are drawn from as range of backgrounds including business, local government, the trades unions and the voluntary sector. On appointment, Governors usually sit on the full Governing Body and at least one of the Committees.

College Governors are unpaid, voluntary positions although travel expenses are payable.

Training and support
Personal qualities required to be a governor  
How to apply

Training and support

The College is very aware that both new, and existing Governors, should have access to a full programme of training and support to enable them to discharge their responsibilities effectively and with confidence.

The Clerk to the Corporation, Alison Duncalf, will take all new members through an induction process using nationally-devised materials.

In collaboration with the College Staff Development Officer, Alison also arranges Governor training events during the year. Recent events have included Interpretation of College Accounts, Corporate Manslaughter and Health and Safety Responsibilities.

Personal qualities required to be a Governor

The College seeks diversity in terms of the background of its Governors. However, there is an expectation that all prospective Governors would share the following characteristics:

• A real interest in education and training
• Skills and experience that will benefit the College
• A commitment to act as an advocate for the College and to act in the best interests of the College at all times
• A commitment to working with integrity, openness and honesty
  

Please click on the headings below for further information on the role of a Governor:-

Governor Role Description and Person Specification

Corporation Members - Role Specifications and Responsibilities    

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to become a Governor at Mid-Cheshire College please contact Alison Duncalf, Clerk to the Corporation, by one of the following methods:

Telephone (01606) 720521

Write to:
Clerk to the Corporation
Mid-Cheshire College
Chester Road
Hartford
Cheshire
CW8 1LJ

Click here to email Alison Duncalf: aduncalf@midchesh.ac.uk

Alison will send you more detailed information about the College as well as a full application pack. All applications are handled by the Search Committee who will interview all shortlisted applicants, making recommendations to the full Governing Body.