Local Authority Governor in Newton-le-Willows

We are seeking a committed Local Authority Governor to join the Governing Board at Wargrave House School, a non-maintained special school supporting children and young people with special educational needs. This is a voluntary role and an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the education and lives of learners and their families.

As a Local Authority Governor, you will be a full and equal member of the Governing Board, contributing to the strategic leadership and accountability of the school. The role is strategic rather than operational and does not involve day-to-day management of the school. Governors work collectively to set the school’s vision, hold leaders to account, and ensure the school meets its statutory and safeguarding responsibilities.

As a Local Authority Governor, you will:

• Attend Governing Body meetings (typically 4-6 per year) and Committee Meetings (typically 4-6 per year)
• Read papers and prepare for meetings
• Take part in training and development
• Support and constructively challenge school leaders
• Help ensure the school continues to provide the best possible education and care for its learners

The time commitment is approximately 6-10 hours per month, and some meetings may take place during the school day.

We are seeking an individual who brings integrity, curiosity, and sound judgement, alongside:

• A strong commitment to improving outcomes for autistic young people
• The ability to think strategically and contribute to high-level discussions; confidence in asking questions and offering constructive challenge
• Values of equality, inclusion, and safeguarding
• A willingness to undertake training and ongoing development and an interest in learning and developing within a complex, mission-led organisation

If you work in a local authority and have the skills, perspective, and motivation to help Wargrave House School thrive safely and sustainably, we would love to hear from you.

You can apply by simply visiting our career page. We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority, Ethnically Diverse background, and People of Colour.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and participate in the Disability Confident scheme, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly and supported where needed. For more information on this scheme, please visit our careers page.

Our aim is to recruit quality staff for both academic and support roles in a fair, structured and supportive manner, underpinned by our Recruitment and Selection Policy and KSCIE.

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed.

Closing Date: 23/02/26

Interviews: Dates to be arranged directly

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

Remarkable is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Remarkable operates a safe recruitment process and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references, online searches, self-declaration, satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and where applicable, a prohibition check and section 128 direction check.