About this role
Governors are one of the largest group of volunteers in the country and have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is key to the effectiveness of a school. Ofsted (the national inspection body for schools) has noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management – and this includes the governing board.
School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools. Governors appoint the headteacher and deputy headteacher. It is governors who hold the main responsibility for finance in schools, and they work with the headteacher to make the tough decisions about balancing the budget.
The role of the governing board is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
Hold executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
Oversee the financial performance of the organisation and make sure its money is well spent
Almost anyone over 18 years of age can become a governor. There are no particular qualifications or requirements, other than a willingness to give time to the role and a capacity for working with other people. Some schools may however be looking for people with particular skills, such as finance or HR. The type of governor you can become depends on your situation, however all governors have the same roles and responsibilities once part of the governing board.
Governor Support and Development off training and support for this role
Requirements
- References needed
- Willing to take a DBS Check
The school that you are appointed to will require to do relevant checks including
* DBS
* References
* Right to Work
Location
Location Leicestershire, UK