Vacancies for Local Governors
We are re-establishing our Local Governing Body and we have got vacancies for parent governors and community (co-opted) governors.
Being a governor is a voluntary role. It can be enjoyable, challenging and rewarding and our governors have a real part to play in making our school successful and supporting our children to achieve their potential.
Our parent governors are elected by parents. They bring their experience of being a parent to the governing board. No special qualifications are needed; the most important thing is to want to support the school and to be prepared to play an active part in the governing body’s work.
Community governors are appointed by governors for the skills they can contribute to the governing board. To strengthen the skills profile of the board, we are particularly seeking skills/experience in the area of education. However, the most important requirement is your commitment to the school, teamworking and a willingness to contribute to the board.
Interested?
If you are interested, please read the information below 'Could you become a governor?' which gives more information about the role. Please also read the important information on 'Eligibility' which outlines the circumstances under which someone cannot serve as a governor. All governor appointments are subject to statutory checks for eligibility including an enhanced DBS check.
Parent Governor Election – Spring/Summer 2026
We need you!
We are currently recruiting for parent governors to work with us. You can find out more about what the role involves by reading the information leaflet ‘Could you become a governor’.
How to stand for election
Our parent governors are elected by and from the parents of pupils attending our school. Parents or individuals exercising parental responsibility for a child registered at the school are eligible to stand for election.
If you would like to stand for election, please complete a nomination form downloadable below or available as a printed copy from the School Office on request. Your completed form must be returned to the school no later than 12 noon on Friday 17 April 2026.
It can be:
emailed to the school office (office@arnbrookprimary.net) clearly marked Parent Governor Election in the subject line),
delivered by hand in a sealed envelope clearly marked Parent Governor Election
sent with a child registered at the school in a sealed envelope clearly marked Parent Governor Election
sent by first class post in a sealed envelope clearly marked Parent Governor Election
A sealed box will be available in the Reception Area for posting your form. You are responsible for ensuring that your nomination form is received by the deadline and ensuring it has been received.
If we receive more applications than there are vacancies, we will ask if you are willing to take part in an election for the position. A secret ballot will be carried out in which all parents and those exercising parental responsibility will be entitled to vote.
If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please email Diane Dakin, the governance coordinator at d.dakin@oneacademytrust.co.uk, or telephone the school office and leave your contact details and we will get back to you.
How to apply to be a Community Governor
Community governors are appointed for the skills they can contribute to the governing body. The school has an appointment process for community governors which includes completing an application form, having a short interview and visiting the school. This provides an opportunity for both you and the school to make an informed decision about your potential appointment. The school will also take up references before confirming their decision to appoint.
If you have any queries about this process or would like to find out more about the role, please email Diane Dakin, the governance co-ordinator, at d.dakin@oneacademytrust.co.uk or telephone the school office and leave your contact details and we will get back to you.
All of the documents you need to apply are attached at the bottom of the page.
In accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook there are requirements placed on academies to publish key information linked to Governance arrangements. This consists of:
• the structure and remit of the members, board of trustees, its committees and local governing bodies, and the full names of the chair of each
• for each member who has served at any point over the past 12 months, their full names, date of appointment, date they stepped down (where applicable), and relevant business and pecuniary interests including governance roles in other educational institutions
• for each trustee who has served at any point over the past 12 months, their full names, date of appointment, term of office, date they stepped down (where applicable), who appointed them, and relevant business and pecuniary interests including governance roles in other educational institutions
• For each local governor who has served at any point over the past 12 months, their full names, date of appointment, term of office, date they stepped down (where applicable), who appointed them (in accordance with the trust’s articles), and relevant business and pecuniary interests including governance roles in other educational institutions
• for each trustee their attendance records at board and committee meetings over the last academic year
• for each local governor their attendance records at local governing body meetings over the last academic year
If you wish to view this information, this can be located in the Trust Governance Statement below.
Up to date Governance arrangements
Currently the roles and responsibilities formerly undertaken by Arnbrook’s local governance arrangements have been assumed by the Trust Board. This is a temporary arrangement whilst the Board strives to rebuild an effective local governance model at the school.
Click here to access up to date information, including Trust Board Business Interests, meeting agendas, and board meeting minutes.
If you wish to contact the Trust Board directly, please contact:
Andrew Taylor (Chair of trustees) - Diane Dakin (clerk to the trust)
Tel: 0115 9733626 (via Sawley Junior School) and leave a message.
Email: ddakin@sawley-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
Correspondence address:
Willows Academy Trust, c/o Sawley Junior School, Wilmot St, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3DQ
Company number: 09093035 - Registered in England UK
Annual reports and accounts can be access via the ONE Academy Trust website here.