Volunteer School Governor

2 weeks ago


Bolton Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time
Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Schools across Bolton arelooking for skilled volunteers to support education by becoming school governors.

Location

Expires

Expires at anytime

Full job description

What will you be doing?

Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make decisions about a wide range of issues The core responsibilities involved are:

Ensuring accountability Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress Budgetary allocation and control Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation Setting the school’s aims and values Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher

The governing body is usually split in to a small number of committees, each responsible for one area such as finance or pupil achievement. These committees will meet separately from the main governing body to discuss relevant issues in more detail. Discussion is then fed back at a full governing body meeting. A school governing body is made up of representatives from the school, the parents and the local community.

What are we looking for?

You don’t need any specific skills or experience to be a school governor. You must be over 18, but you don’t need to be a parent or have experience working in education. Often, it’s the outside perspective you can bring that a school needs. Professional experience in areas such as HR, finance, law, or project management are all useful to a school. But soft skills such as leadership, communication, and problem solving are also great additions.

What difference will you make?

Governors make decisions that affect schools for years to come. Our recent impact survey found that our volunteers bring £9.9 million worth of value to schools each year, and 9/10 volunteers would recommend being a governor to a friend. As a governor, you can visit the school to gain an understanding of the culture and ethos and to get the most out of the role. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet children, parents, and teachers, and see the impact of your work first-hand.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Manchester, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Schools across Manchester arelooking for skilled volunteers to support education by becoming school governors. Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make decisions about a wide range of issues The core responsibilities involved are: Ensuring accountability...

  • School Governors

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time

    **Manchester City Council** *** Contract Type: Volunteer School Governors are volunteers who are committed to making sure that a school provides the best possible education for its pupils. Governors come from a range of different backgrounds and bring different skills and expertise to the role. Governors act as a team to: - Set the strategic vision of...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Schools across Manchester arelooking for skilled volunteers to support education by becoming school governors. Location Manchester, M2 5DB Expires Expires at anytime Full job description What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • School Governors

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester City Council Full time

    Contract Type: Volunteer School Governors are volunteers who are committed to making sure that a school provides the best possible education for its pupils. Governors come from a range of different backgrounds and bring different skills and expertise to the role. Governors act as a team to: Set the strategic vision of the school Hold the Head Teacher...


  • Stretford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom School & College Full time

    The Governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious and committed Estates Manager who will join the school team at a very exciting stage of its journey. The School is part way through a 5-year, new School Building Project and this provides a...

  • Librarian Volunteer

    1 month ago


    Bolton, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time

    **Little Lever School** *** **LIBRARIAN VOLUNTEER** **One/two mornings a week, Monday-Friday 09:00am - 12:15pm** Little Lever School is one of the most improved schools in the country! The school has been on a rapid improvement journey since 2017. The systems and structures we have established, our clear expectations and relentless focus on our praise...


  • Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Rivington and Blackrod High School Full time

    Rivington & Blackrod High School Head of Art Allowance: TLR 1D £9272 Full Time – Permanent Post We wish to appoint a Head of Department who is committed to ensuring student enjoyment and progress in our Art department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and forward thinking school, which puts students at the centre of all we do. ...


  • Bolton, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time

    **St Columba RC Primary** *** **St Columba’s Catholic Primary School** **Temporary School Meals Supervisor** **Salary Grade B scp 3 - 4 - Actual Salary £4,496 - £4,570 per annum** **Contract 8.75 hours per week** **Hours 11.45am to 1.30pm** **REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE** The Governors of St Columba’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to...


  • Bolton, United Kingdom St Columba RC Primary Full time

    **Education - School** *** - School Support Staff **St Columba RC Primary** *** **St Columba’s Catholic Primary School** **Temporary School Meals Supervisor** **Salary Grade B scp 3 - 4 - Actual Salary £4,496 - £4,570 per annum** **Contract 8.75 hours per week** **Hours 11.45am to 1.30pm** **REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE** The Governors of St...


  • Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Falinge Park High School Full time

    Falinge Park High School, Rochdale Falinge Park High School is a large, over-subscribed, multicultural, inclusive comprehensive in Rochdale. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the school and a positive ethos amongst the staff. Our core purpose is to secure the best academic and personal outcomes for all pupils and instil a life-long love of learning....

  • Cover Supervisor

    3 weeks ago


    Bolton, United Kingdom St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College Part time

    This is an exceptional opportunity as we look for someone to join us at this incredibly exciting time in the school’s history. The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor.We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate...

  • Estates Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Stretford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom School & College Full time

    The Governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious and committed Estates Manager who will join the school team at a very exciting stage of its journey. The School is part way through a 5-year, new School Building Project and this provides a...

  • Assistant Headteacher

    3 weeks ago


    Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Falinge Park High School Full time

    Falinge Park High School, Rochdale Falinge Park High School is a large, over-subscribed, multicultural, inclusive comprehensive in Rochdale. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the school and a positive ethos amongst the staff. We have created a culture which supports each other at every level rather than a tick-box approach to success and we have...

  • Cover Supervisor

    3 weeks ago


    Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College Full time

    This is an exceptional opportunity as we look for someone to join us at this incredibly exciting time in the school's history. The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided RC High School are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor.We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate...


  • Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Falinge Park High School Full time

    Falinge Park High School is a large, over-subscribed, multicultural, inclusive comprehensive in Rochdale. There is a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the school and a positive ethos amongst the staff. We have created a culture which supports each other at every level rather than a tick-box approach to success. Our core purpose is to secure the best academic...

  • Teacher of Geography

    18 hours ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Middleton Technology School Full time

    Middleton Technology School is one 4 secondary schools serving the town of Middleton within the Borough of Rochdale to the north of the Manchester boundary. The school is a highly successful mixed 11 - 16 secondary school with an excellent reputation locally.Our Mission is simple, yet clear: “In Pursuit of Excellence”. This runs through everything we do....


  • Bolton, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time

    **SS Peter and Paul RC Primary** *** **School Meals Supervisory Assistant** **Contract**: Temporary for one year **Salary**: £22,737 - £23,114 (full time full year equivalent) **Actual Salary**: £3853 - £3,917 per annum (Grade B) **Work Pattern**: 7.5 hours per week, to be worked between 11.45 am - 1.15 pm, to suit the needs of the school, term...


  • Bolton, United Kingdom Special Needs Under Fives Support (SNUFS) Full time

    **Job description** **VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS ACROSS BOLTON.** **3-4 hours per week. (1 morning or 1 afternoon)** - **All positions are located in Bolton** Special Needs Under Fives support Charity urgently need volunteers to provide 1-1 support to Special Needs children between the age of 2 and 5. You will...

  • Teacher of Geography

    19 hours ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Middleton Technology School Full time

    Middleton Technology School is one 4 secondary schools serving the town of Middleton within the Borough of Rochdale to the north of the Manchester boundary. The school is a highly successful mixed secondary school with an excellent reputation locally.Our Mission is simple, yet clear: "In Pursuit of Excellence". This runs through everything we do. Our staff...


  • Bolton, United Kingdom Special Needs Under Fives Support (SNUFS) Full time

    **Job description** **VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN EARLY YEARS SETTINGS ACROSS BOLTON.** **3-4 hours per week. (1 morning or 1 afternoon)** - **All positions are located in Bolton** Special Needs Under Fives support Charity urgently need volunteers to provide 1-1 support to Special Needs children between the age of 2 and 5. You will...