School Governor

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Are you looking for a meaningful volunteering opportunity to support your career development?

As a school governor, you will operate at the board level, developing strategic leadership skills while contributing to the improvement of education in your local community.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for schools in Derby to strengthen governing boards and enhance pupil outcomes. If interested, read on to learn more about the role and how to apply.

What difference will you make?

Governors make decisions that impact schools and pupils for years to come. Our recent impact survey shows that volunteers contribute £9.9 million annually to schools, and 90% of volunteers would recommend being a governor. This role offers personal and professional growth opportunities, including experience in finance, safeguarding, HR, and strategic planning.

You can visit the school to understand its culture and ethos, meet children, parents, and teachers, and see the impact of your work firsthand.

What are we looking for?

No specific skills or experience are required; as long as you are over 18, you can apply. Experience in HR, finance, law, or project management is beneficial, but soft skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving are also valuable. Your unique perspective and lived experience can be an asset to a school.

What will you be doing?

School governors are responsible for the strategic management of a school, making decisions on various issues. Governing boards include representatives from the school, parents, local authority, and community.

The core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring accountability
• Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher
• Monitoring and evaluating school progress
• Managing budgets
• Planning and overseeing school improvement initiatives
• Setting school aims and values
• Appointing senior staff, including the Head Teacher
• Participating in committees focused on areas like finance or pupil achievement, which meet separately from the main board and report back in full meetings

How to apply

If interested, complete the short application form on our website: . We have vacancies across England and Wales, including Derby. You can specify your preferred location on the form.

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