NOTICE FOR THE ELECTION OF A PARENT GOVERNOR
Dear Parent/Carer,
There is currently a vacancy for a Parent Governor on the Harris Academy Battersea Governing Body. We are looking for a Parent Governor to join us with immediate effect.
The Governing Body at Battersea provides a vital mechanism of support and challenge for the leaders at the school.
Members of Academy governing bodies work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out various key functions, including to:
Discuss and set the aims and objectives for the Academy
- Ratify the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Approve/Agree the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives
The key role of any Academy Governor is to provide challenge and support to the Head of Academy through being a 'critical friend.'
If you are a parent or carer and wish to put yourself forward for election, please email Mariya Vlaykova at M.Vlaykova@harrisbattersea.org.uk with a short statement why you would like to apply for the role.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 8th October 2026 at 5pm.
If more than one nomination is put forward, you will receive a Notice of Poll, in line with the procedures for the election of Parent Governors. All parents/carers will be invited to vote on the candidates put forwards.
If you would like to discuss the Parent Governor Role, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Yours sincerely
Mr Steven Hinz
Head of Academy