Chair of Governors

2 weeks ago

Huddersfield West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time
Job Description

Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.

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

Providing support and challenge to the schools senior leadership team

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

A school governing body is made up of representatives from the school, the parents, and the local community.

What are we looking for?

This vacancy is for an Academy Primary School (ages 3-11). They are looking to recruit a Chair of Governors who has the ability to work strategically, is able to lead the board so it feels empowered to fulfil its responsibilities and has the organisational skills to ensure that the board is efficient and effective.

You must be over 18, but you don’t need to be a parent or have children of school age. Often, it’s the outside perspective you can bring that a school needs. Professional experience in areas such as safe guarding, change management, and leadership skills are all useful to a school. Soft skills such as communication and problem solving are also great additions.

What difference will you make?

Governors make decisions that affect schools for years to come. Chair of Governors work in partnership with Head Teachers and the Senior Management Team to help deliver the best possible education, and help children realise their expectations and aspirations.

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 chair of governors, you will be encouraged to 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.

What's in it for the volunteer?

Volunteering as a chair of governors is a challenging but rewarding role. As part of the governing board, you’ll:

Have support from the vice chair(s) and the clerk, to ensure the effective functioning of the board by keeping it focused on its core functions. You will also encourage the board to work together as an effective team, building its skills, knowledge and experience.

help schools overcome challenges to ensure a bright future for children in your community

work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds, challenging your own perspective and broadening your network

gain experience outside of your job description and skills you can bring back to work

Before you apply

You will need to complete an application form and will have an interview with the school. DBS checks will be taken up.

About Governors for Schools

Objectives

Governors for Schools exists to improve educational standards so that children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.

We believe the key to improving school performance is effective governance. By finding, nurturing and supporting a committed network of governors we help to drive systematic change in how schools operate. We have been connecting schools across England for over 20 years, and expanded our service into Wales in 2020, with skilled and committed volunteers, supported by our business and university partnerships.

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    4 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.nWhat will you be doing?nGoverning bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    2 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors For Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.What will you be...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Job DescriptionDo you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    4 days ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Providing support and challenge to the schools senior leadership team Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher A school governing body is made up of...

  • Chair of Governors

    8 hours ago

    Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom Governors For Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors.Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.What will...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Mirfield, West Yorkshire is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Mirfield, West Yorkshire is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing? Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and...

  • Chair of Governors

    4 days ago

    Huddersfield, UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Do you have the skills to lead an established board of governors? A school in Huddersfield is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement by becoming a chair of governors. What will you be doing?Governing bodies are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Providing support and challenge to the schools senior leadership team Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher A school governing body is made up of...

  • Chair of Governors

    3 weeks ago

    Mirfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Governors for Schools Full time

    Do you want to be inspired by the impact of education? Providing support and challenge to the schools senior leadership team Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher A school governing body is made up of...

  • Chair of Governors

    4 weeks ago

    West Bromwich, United Kingdom Ormiston Academies Trust Full time

    George Salter Academy** **is a friendly and vibrant 11-18 academy, serving a multi-cultural community and we are currently searching for a new chair of governors to lead its Local Governing Body. As chair, your experience and skills will help give our students the best opportunities to thrive and achieve. - You will have governance experience and knowledge...

  • Chair of The Board

    1 week ago

    West Midlands, United Kingdom Morgan Hunt Full time

    **Chair of the Board & Governors | Hereward College** **Location**: Coventry, West Midlands **Closing date**: 9 a.m. Wednesday 19th April 2023 **Time commitment**:Chair 1.5 days per month, Governors a day per month. **Join the board of Hereward College, a specialist further education college dedicated to improving the life opportunities of young people...

  • Clerk to Governors

    3 days ago

    West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

    The role is accountable to the governing board, working effectively with the Chair of Governors, the Head teacher and other Governors. This position requires confidentiality, discretion and excellent IT and organisational skills. It is expected that the successful candidate will work on average five hours a week during the school day. Governing Body...