Opportunity
Schools across the Newport area are looking for skilled volunteers to support education by becoming school governors.
Impact
Governors make decisions that affect schools for years to come. Our recent impact survey found that our volunteers bring £9.9 million worth of value to schools each year, and 9/10 volunteers would recommend being a governor to a friend.
What you will be doing
Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make decisions about a wide range of issues.
The Core Responsibilities Involved Are- Ensuring accountability
- Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher
- Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress
- Budgetary allocation and control
- Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation
- Setting the school’s aims and values
- Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher
A school governing body is made up of representatives from the school, the parents, the local authority and the local community.
What we’re looking for
You must be over 18 and would not otherwise need to be a parent or have experience working in education. Professional experience in areas such as HR, finance, law, or project management are useful, as are soft skills such as leadership, communication and problem‑solving.
