co-opted governor

Governing Body; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational board is seeking community members to serve as school governors. This role involves attending meetings, participating in training, and monitoring school performance. No specific education background is needed, just a genuine interest in the school and its children. The board offers various supports to help new governors integrate smoothly and make a positive impact on the education of students. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to ensure effective governance and collaboration in creating a thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Structured induction

Access to training

Mentorship from experienced governors

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, premises, personnel, or curriculum is desirable.
• Interest in the welfare of children and school involvement is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a governor team.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and read supporting documentation.
• Visit the school for monitoring purposes.
• Commit to training courses and gather information.

Skills

Interest in education

Team collaboration

Ability to communicate with stakeholders

Job description

Responsibilities

• Attend one meeting per half term (and additional meetings as required) and read the supporting documentation beforehand
• Visit the school for monitoring purposes
• Commit to attend training courses
• Gather information as required
• Take part in monitoring areas of the school

What the Board Offers

• Provide you with a structured induction
• Provide access to training via our governor support partner
• Provide you with a mentor

Governors' Role in the School

• Determine the aims and curriculum policy of the school
• Establish priorities for development
• Allocate the school budget so that national requirements and individual pupil needs are met
• Be involved in interviewing and appointing staff

Testimonials

"Being a school governor has been a really positive way to impact the local community. With just a few short meetings over the whole year, plus a couple of school visit days, its really has been a great experience. Not only supporting my own child's education, but also the well being of hundreds of children!" – Rob, co‑opted governor

"Being a governor is a great privilege to drive the school's strategic development, raise standards and achievements. A truly rewarding experience." – Noureddine, co‑opted governor

"Having been a clerk to a governing body previously, I know full well what an important part governors play in making sure the school runs efficiently, effectively and that pupils and staff feel supported. Plus, as a parent, it is a great way to be a bit 'nosey!' I find it most rewarding to be part of the school and to support in what ways we can." – Tanya, parent governor

"To be a Governor at Someries Junior is very rewarding knowing that you have a responsibility to ensure the children of the school are having the best education possible. I believe anyone that is enthusiastic about the education of the next generation and are passionate about the school and the local area would be great for this role and Someries would benefit from having you on board." – Nat, co‑opted governor

"As a parent governor, I am delighted to combine my passion for community with my personal and professional skills and experience to make a real difference to Someries Junior. The extensive breadth of skill sets amongst the current governors ensures that everyone is appreciated for their contribution and welcomed into the team." – Leona, parent governor

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for people with experience in finance, premises, personnel, education or curriculum. Governors need not be experts in the field of education. What they do need is an interest in the school and in the welfare of our children and the time and willingness to get involved. A co‑opted governor can be anyone from our community (and they do not have to have a particular connection with the school). You may wish to put yourself forward for the role or nominate someone you know. The position will give you the very real sense of adding value to the school and giving children the best possible opportunity in life. As a governor, you would need to be:

• Keen to help us in our mission to be an excellent school
• Willing to share the responsibility of providing good governance for the school
• Ready to play a role in contributing to school oversight, accountability and direction
• Receptive to a range of sources of opinion and information regarding the school
• Confident to play a part in discussions with stakeholders about the performance and direction of the school
• Able to work as part of the governor team