Roles & Responsibilities within the PTA

Want to get involved? We're always keen to welcome new committee members - new members bring new ideas and approaches that benefit the running of the PTA. If you'd like to get involved either on an ad-hoc basis or as a full committee member please let us know or just come along to one of our meetings.

Each year at our AGM, we accept nominations and take a vote on certain core roles within the PTA. Below you'll find details of those roles. If you'd like to nominate someone or put yourself forward for one of the roles within the PTA please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. 

We are currently looking for a new Treasurer and to fill the new role of Grants Co-ordinator. Find out more below and contact bryan@fundmayfield.com if you'd like to take up one of these roles or to find out more.

CHAIR

The Chair provides leadership for the committee sets the agenda for meetings and manages meetings in line with the agenda.

The Chair should ensure that issues are properly debated and an agreement is reached. Some committee members will be better at expressing themselves than others; it is important that the chair welcomes contributions from all members of the committee so that everyone feels involved.

The Chair will ensure that all new members feel welcome and their contributions valued. The Chair will introduce them to the other members and encourage them to play an active part in the discussions at committee meetings.

To ensure the smooth running of meetings the Chair must remain impartial and make sure that all parties have a voice and the opportunity to participate in decision-making.

The Chair will work closely with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure that the PTA is run effectively. As an Officer of the committee, the Chair will be one of designated signatories and will sign cheques on behalf of the PTA along with other designated signatories.

Job function

To ensure that the business of the PTA is conducted in accordance with the wishes of the representatives of the PTA, to uphold the constitution of the PTA, and prepare and submit statutory reports to Regulatory Bodies

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DEPUTY CHAIR

The support provided by the Deputy Chair is invaluable. Standing in for the Chair when necessary, the Deputy Chair helps to ensure that the Committee and all of the events continue to run smoothly. As with the Chair, leadership, enthusiasm and energy are necessary qualities for this post.

Job function

To support the chair in all aspects of their role, to ensure that the business of the PTA is conducted in accordance with the wishes of the representatives of the PTA and to uphold the constitution of the PTA.

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SECRETARY

The Secretary ensures that the PTA runs smoothly and provides a link between Committee Members and the PTA, and between the PTA and the School. This requires good organisational and communication skills and being able to stick to deadlines.

Job function

The Secretary is a key committee member as they are responsible for ensuring effective communication links between committee members and between the PTA and the school.

The Secretary deals with all the correspondence that the PTA receives and helps the Chair ensure that committee meetings run smoothly. Building up a good relationship with the school Secretary will help make sure that correspondence, sent to the school, is passed onto the PTA promptly.

As well as dealing with correspondence, following a committee meeting, the Secretary will need to make bookings and other arrangements for events. Confirm arrangements made by telephone in writing (by letter or e-mail). The Secretary will make arrangements for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and help the Chair prepare the annual report. The Secretary may also be involved in co-signing cheques on behalf of the PTA.

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TREASURER

A key role for all committee members is to manage and control the funds the PTA raises. Although all the committee members have equal responsibility for the control and management of PTA funds the Treasurer plays an important part in helping the committee carry out these duties properly.

Job function

To maintain up-to-date records of all PTA financial transactions

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We are currently looking for a new Treasurer. If this could be you or you'd like to find out more, please contact bryan@fundmayfield.com

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

A vital role within the PTA is promoting and communicating work of the PTA. The communications officer must be an excellent communicator both in writing and in person.

Job function:

To communicate and promote the work of the PTA.

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GRANTS CO-ORDINATOR

The Grants Co-ordinator is a crucial role dedicated to enhancing the PTA's funding opportunities by identifying and securing grants. This position involves comprehensive research, application, and reporting on grant opportunities that align with the PTA's goals and activities. The Grants Co-ordinator works closely with the committee to ensure that funding applications are well-prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

Job function:

To research available grants, prepare and submit grant applications, and manage any follow-up required for successful grant awards.

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We are currently looking for someone to fill this new role. If this could be you or you'd like to find out more, please contact bryan@fundmayfield.com

COMMITTEE MEMBERS/VOLUNTEERS

Committee Members work alongside the Officers. We would love to see representation across all year groups. New parents to the school will be warmly welcomed.

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