Vacancies for Local Authority (LA) Governors – Summer Term 2026

Applications are invited from those wishing to be considered for current Local Authority (LA) school governor vacancies. The LA Governor Appointments Panel will consider 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.

1  Albert Primary School (2)                               11  St Richard Gywn RC High School

2  All Saints CiW Primary School                     12  Victoria Primary School

3  Cogan Primary School                                     13  Y Bont Faen Primary School

4  Cowbridge Comprehensive                           14  Ysgol Dewi Sant

5  Gwenfo CiW Primary School                        15  Ysgol Iolo Morganwwg

6  Llangan Primary School (2)                            16  Ysgol Sant Baruc

7  Llantwit Major High School                           17  Ysgol Y Ddraig

8  Oakfield Primary School                                18  Ysgol Y Deri (2)

9  Palmerston Primary School                          

10  Romilly Primary School                               

Please note that the meetings of Welsh Medium Schools are not all conducted in Welsh, and that where they are, simultaneous translation facilities are provided.

If you feel that you can fulfil the above criteria and are interested in being considered as an LA governor please contact the Governor Support Unit via email at governors@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or on 01446 709125 (direct line) for an application pack.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application packs is no later than midday on Tuesday 5th May 2026.