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Are you seeking a meaningful volunteering opportunity to support your career growth?

As a school governor, you will operate at the board level, develop strategic leadership skills, and contribute to improving education in your community.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for schools in Leeds to strengthen governing boards and improve pupil outcomes. If interested, read more about the role and how to apply below.

What impact can you make?

Governors influence decisions affecting schools and students for years. Our impact survey shows volunteers add £9.9 million annually to schools, and 9 out of 10 recommend the role to friends. It offers personal and professional development opportunities, including finance, safeguarding, HR, and strategic planning.

You can visit schools to understand their culture and ethos, meet children, parents, and teachers, and see your impact firsthand.

What are we looking for?

No specific skills or experience are required—just being over 18 is enough. Experience in HR, finance, law, or project management is helpful but not essential. Soft skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving are valuable. Your perspective and lived experience are also important contributions.

What will you do?

School governors oversee the strategic management of a school, making decisions on various issues. Boards include representatives from the school, parents, local authority, and community.

The core responsibilities include:

• Ensuring accountability
• Supporting the Head Teacher as a ‘critical friend’
• Monitoring and evaluating school progress
• Managing budgets
• Planning and overseeing school improvement
• Setting aims and values
• Appointing senior staff, including the Head Teacher

Governance often involves committees focusing on specific areas like finance or pupil achievement, meeting separately before reporting back to the main board.

How to apply

Interested? Fill out the short application form at . Vacancies are available across England and Wales, including Leeds. You can specify your preferred location on the form.

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