Applications are being invited for a position as a governor at Cowbridge Comprehensive School.

A position on the governing body at Cowbridge is among a number of schools vacancies announced by Vale of Glamorgan Council. Its appointments panel ill consider applicants on the on the basis of the contribution applicants can bring to a school in terms of their skills and experience.

Factors for consideration include:

• Experience as an effective school governor measured in terms of possession of relevant skills, knowledge and experience including skills that match the challenges of the individual school
• The contribution made during a term of office and regular attendance
• A genuine desire to help improve standards of education within the school in partnership with the headteacher and the rest of the governing body
• A knowledge of and an interest in the community in which the school is situated
• A knowledge of modern education issues
• A commitment to regular attendance at full governing body meetings as well as meetings of any committees of the governing body to which they are elected
• A commitment to attend governor training courses to update their skills and knowledge to enhance their ability and effectiveness as a governor

Other Vale scools seeking governors include:

• Cadoxton Primary
• Cogan Primary
• Dinas Powys Primary
• Fairfield Primary
• Gladstone Primary
• Gwenfo C/W Primary
• High Street Primary
• Holton Primary
• Jenner Park Primary
• Llanfair Primary
• Llantwit Major School
• Palmerston Primary
• Rhws Primary
• St Athan Primary
• St Cyres Comprehensive
• St Helen's Catholic Primary
• St Illtyd Primary
• St Nicholas C/W Primary
• Sully Primary
• Y Bont Faen Primary
• Ysgol Dewi Sant
• Ysgol Gwaun y Nant
• Ysgol Iolo Morganwg
• Ysgol St Curig
• Ysgol Y Deri