SCHOOLS in Hartlepool are on the lookout for people to become governors.

Applicants do not need to be an expert in education, but they do need interest, enthusiasm, commitment and the ability to work in a team.

A governing body's main responsibilities include being accountable for the performance of the school to parents and the wider community, deciding on the school's budget and staffing, and planning the school's future decisions.

For more information, contact governor support officer Ann Turner on (01429) 523766.