Board of Governors (Co-opted member)

City of London School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in London seeks a Co-opted Governor to oversee safeguarding and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the education sector and a robust understanding of safeguarding in secondary schools. This role involves providing strategic leadership and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Applications are encouraged from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Qualifications

• Robust understanding of safeguarding in a secondary school setting.
• Significant experience within the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as a member of the Board.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards.

Job description

Overview

The Board of Governors of the City of London School is the body that oversees and provides strategic leadership for the School, sitting as a committee of the City of London Corporation.

Role

The Board is seeking to appoint one individual to the Board as a Co-opted Governor with specific responsibility for safeguarding and compliance. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of safeguarding in a secondary school setting and significant experience within the sector more broadly, directly or indirectly. They should have a good awareness of the framework by which independent schools are inspected.

Diversity and eligibility

We aspire to attract a staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of the CLS community. We welcome applications from anyone with the relevant skills and abilities, and particularly from those who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours. We use CV Minder to anonymise applications.

About CLS

CLS was named by the Sunday Times as London Independent Secondary School of the Year 2020, and occupies fine, modern buildings near St. Paul\'s Cathedral overlooking the Thames, opposite the Tate Modern. There are impressive off-site sports facilities in South East London.

Safeguarding

City of London School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application information

Further information about the School and a copy of the most recent ISI Inspection report are available on the school website. Further details and an application form are available from our website (https://www.cityoflondonschool.org.uk/about/vacancies)

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 14 October 2025.