Volunteer Education Trustee: Shape Local Schools

Governors for Schools; Hexham; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Governors for Schools is looking for volunteers in Hexham to serve as school governors. This role involves strategic management, accountability, and collaboration with the Head Teacher. No specific experience is needed, but soft skills like leadership and communication are valued.

As a governor, you’ll influence decisions impacting schools and contribute to their improvement and ethos. Join us to make a meaningful difference in education.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• No specific skills or experience required to become a school governor.
• Professional experience in HR, finance, law or project management is useful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accountability for the school's operations.
• Act as a critical friend to the Head Teacher.
• Monitor and evaluate the school's progress.
• Oversee budgetary allocation and control.
• Shape plans for school improvement.
• Set the school's aims and values.
• Appoint senior staff members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

HR

Finance

Law

Project Management

Job description

Governors for Schools is looking for volunteers in Hexham to serve as school governors. This role involves strategic management, accountability, and collaboration with the Head Teacher. No specific experience is needed, but soft skills like leadership and communication are valued.

As a governor, you’ll influence decisions impacting schools and contribute to their improvement and ethos. Join us to make a meaningful difference in education.