At a Glance
- Tasks: Support education by becoming a school governor and make impactful decisions.
- Company: Join schools in Shrewsbury and shape their future.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, meet new people, and contribute to your community.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and networking with professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education and see the impact of your work first-hand.
- Qualifications: No specific skills needed; just bring your passion and perspective.
Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Schools across Shrewsbury are looking for skilled volunteers to support education by becoming school governors.
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.
As a governor, you can visit the school to gain an understanding of the culture and ethos and to get the most out of the role. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet children, parents, and teachers, and see the impact of your work first‑hand.
What are we looking for?
You don’t need any specific skills or experience to be a school governor. You must be over 18, but you don’t need to be a parent or have experience working in education. Often, it’s the outside perspective you can bring that a school needs.
Professional experience in areas such as HR, finance, law, or project management are all useful to a school. But soft skills such as leadership, communication, and problem solving are also great additions.
What will you 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
The governing body is usually split into a small number of committees, each responsible for one area such as finance or pupil achievement. These committees will meet separately from the main governing body to discuss relevant issues in more detail. Discussion is then fed back at a full governing body meeting.
A school governing body is made up of representatives from the school, the parents, the local authority and the local community.
Volunteer Education Governor | Shape Schools’ Future in Shrewsbury employer: Governors for Schools
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) in Stockton-on-Tees offers a unique opportunity for senior leaders to make a significant impact in the education sector while championing community growth and development. As a Chair of Corporation, you will not only enhance your governance portfolio but also contribute to shaping the future of over 11,000 learners each year, all within a supportive and collaborative environment that values strategic ambition and accountability. With a commitment to fostering inclusion and innovation, this role allows you to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change in the local economy and beyond.
