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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 contribute to improving education in your local community.
We’re recruiting volunteers for schools in Cumbria to strengthen governing boards and enhance pupil outcomes. If interested, read more about the role and how to apply below.
What difference will you make?
Governors influence decisions affecting schools and pupils for years to come. Our impact survey shows our volunteers bring £9.9 million of value annually, and 90% would recommend governance to a friend. The role offers personal and professional growth opportunities, including finance, safeguarding, HR, and strategic planning.
You can visit schools to understand their culture and see the impact of your work firsthand, meeting children, parents, and teachers.
What are we looking for?
No specific skills or experience are required—just being over 18. Experience in HR, finance, law, or project management is helpful, but soft skills like leadership and communication are equally valuable. Your perspective and lived experience are important regardless of age or background.
What will you be doing?
School governors oversee the strategic management of a school, making decisions on various issues. Governing boards include representatives from the school, parents, local authority, and community.
The core responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring accountability
2. Supporting the Head Teacher as a ‘critical friend’
3. Monitoring school progress
4. Managing budgets
5. Planning and overseeing school improvements
6. Setting aims and values
7. Appointing senior staff, including the Head Teacher
8. Participating in committees focused on areas like finance or achievement, with separate meetings and feedback to the full board
How to apply
Interested? Fill out the short application form at https://bit.ly/BecomeaSchoolGovernor. Vacancies are available across England and Wales, including Cumbria. You can specify your preferred location on the form.
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