School Governor

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

As a school governor, you’ll operate at board level, develop strategic leadership skills, and help improve education in your local community.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for schools in Welwyn Garden City to strengthen governing boards and enhance pupil outcomes. If you\’re 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 their pupils for years. Our impact survey shows that volunteers bring £9.9 million of value to schools annually. Additionally, 9/10 volunteers would recommend becoming a governor. The role offers personal and professional development opportunities, including experience in finance, safeguarding, HR, and strategic planning.

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

What are we looking for?

No specific skills or experience are required to become a school governor—just be over 18 years old. Experience in HR, finance, law, or project management is helpful, but soft skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving are equally valuable. Your unique perspective and lived experience are also important assets.

What will you be doing?

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

The core responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring accountability
2. Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher
3. Monitoring and evaluating school progress
4. Managing budgets
5. Planning and overseeing school improvements
6. Setting school aims and values
7. Appointing senior staff, including the Head Teacher
8. Participating in committees focused on finance, achievement, etc., which meet separately and report back to the full governing body

How to apply

If interested, complete the short application form on our website: . Vacancies are available across England and Wales, including Welwyn Garden City. You can specify your preferred location on the form.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Job function

• Human Resources, Finance, Management

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations, Education Administration

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