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Become a school governor
How to volunteer as a school governor, and what you need to do in the role.
What school governors do
Our schools need committed and engaged governors from a range of backgrounds, who can bring different insights and experiences to their governing boards.
School governors make sure the school provides good quality education for all children.
When you become a school governor you'll become a member of the school governing board.
School governors work with the headteacher and senior leadership team to set the school's vision, aims and objectives.
Duties include:
making plans for the school's future
being accountable for the school's performance
making decisions about money and the school's budget
appointing the headteacher
This short video offers a unique insight into what’s involved, with 2 school governors talking about their role and how rewarding they find it.
The team will send your details to the relevant chair of governors and headteacher
What happens next
If you have the skills and experience they're looking for, they'll contact you to explain the recruitment process. They'll also arrange a meeting with you.
If the skills they need are already covered by current school governors, we may ask you to consider being a governor at a different school.
If you have a background in school governance, education or children's services, please let the team know. They may consider you for a local authority governor post.
Governing boards usually meet once or twice every school term. You'll spend around 10 days a year on governor duties. This goes up to around 20 days if you take on a role, such as chairing.