Chair of Governors
3 days ago
Chair of Governors (Welwyn Garden City) - Volunteer 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 Welwyn Garden City is looking for a skilled volunteer to drive school improvement.What difference will you make?Governors make decisions that affect schools and their pupils 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. Becoming a governor gives you ample opportunity for personal and professional development, including exposure to finance and budgeting, safeguarding, HR, strategic planning, and more.As a Chair of governor, you can visit the school to gain an understanding of the culture and ethos as well as meeting children, parents, and teachers, and see the impact of your work first‑hand. Chair of governors act as a ‘critical friend’ to their head teacher ensuring accountability and helping to monitor and evaluate the schools progress, budget and staffing. You’ll also help your governing board to shape and implement future plans and guide the schools aims, ethos and values.What are we looking for?You don’t need to be a parent or have any specific skills to become a chair of governors, you’ll need to be over 18 and happy to have a DBS check to apply Professional skills such as HR, finance, law or project management are useful but governing boards are often needing softer skills such as leadership, communication and problem solving alongside a fresh perspective and lived experience within their communities to help schools have a bright future. As a chair of governors, you’ll be supported by the Vice Chair and Clerk to help ensure an effective, focused board utilising and building its skills, knowledge and experience.What will you be doing?As a Chair of Governors, you’ll operate at the head of a governing board and utilise strategic leadership skills, making decisions on a wide range of topics making a difference improving education within your local community.We’re currently recruiting volunteers for a Chair of Governors in Welwyn Garden City to strengthen their governing board and enhance outcomes of pupils within your community. If you feel, you want to make a difference within your community, read on for more details about the role of a chair of governors and how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Chair of Governors
2 weeks ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Leigh Academies Trust Full timeChair of Governors - Longfield & Wilmington Community Board Leigh Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated individual to guide our esteemed educational institution in the pivotal role of Chair of Governors for the Longfield & Wilmington Community Board. What difference will you make? As Chair, you’ll spearhead the local governance of Wilmington Academy,...
-
THE EXHIBITING SOCIETIES OF SCOTLAND
14 hours ago
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Society of Scottish Artists Full timeAs our current Chair is stepping down from this post at the end of her term in March 2026, we are seeking applications for her replacement. This is a voluntary role and is usually for a period of three to five years. BACKGROUND ESSA – the Exhibiting Societies of Scottish Artists – formed in 2003, is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a charity formed by...
-
City Of London, United Kingdom London School of Barbering Full timeOverviewCompany: London School Of BarberingJob Role: Experienced barber wantedLocation: London (Liverpool Street is mentioned; flexible location nearby) Employment: Full time / Part timeStart Date: ASAPSalary: Chair rental £225 per weekPosted: May 19, 2025Note: The original description also references other postings and locations; these have been omitted to...
-
Governance officer
4 days ago
City of London, United Kingdom Lovesuccess Full timeGovernance Officer - 1 year contract (East London or Essex)£40,500 - £45,000 (London)£38000-£42500 (Essex)Hybrid working- 3 days working in the school.We are seeking a highly organised and knowledgeable Governance Officer to support effective governance across one of our clients, a Multi-Academy Trust. This role provides professional advice to the...
-
Governance officer
4 days ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Lovesuccess Full timeGovernance Officer - 1 year contract (East London or Essex)£40,500 - £45,000 (London)£38000-£42500 (Essex)Hybrid working- 3 days working in the school.We are seeking a highly organised and knowledgeable Governance Officer to support effective governance across one of our clients, a Multi-Academy Trust. This role provides professional advice to the...
-
City Of London, United Kingdom Aston Education Ltd Full timeJob: Head of Governance and Performance Employer: Sixth Form College Location: Victoria in central London or Manchester Annual FTE Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Contract: Part-time 2-3 days/week, permanent, hybrid (1-2 days per week on campus), 52 weeks a year Benefits: Excellent benefits including 10% employer pension contribution and 30 days of annual leave,...
-
Head of Governance and Performance
2 weeks ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Aston Education Ltd Full timeJob: Head of Governance and Performance Employer: Sixth Form College Location: Victoria in central London or Manchester Annual FTE Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Contract: Part-time 2-3 days/week, permanent, hybrid (1-2 days per week on campus), 52 weeks a year Benefits: Excellent benefits including 10% employer pension contribution and 30 days of annual leave,...
-
City Of London, United Kingdom Havering Schools Full timeThe Executive Head teacher and Governing Body of The Learning and Achieving Federation are looking to appoint a Head Teacher to work under the overall direction of the Executive Head teacher and Governing Body. Successful applicants must already have experience of a Head Teacher role and be able to provide the vision and strategic focus to enhance the...
-
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full timeGrade UE08: £50,253.00 to £61,759.00 per annum CSE / School of Engineering / Institute for Integrated Micro Nano Systems Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 36 months The Opportunity: to the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies held by Regius Chair of Engineering Prof Prodromakis within the Institute for Integrated Micro Nano...
-
Board Members
5 hours ago
City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Full timeAre you interested in:people and making a real difference to their lives?fairness in housing?influencing change?supporting staff and tenants?promoting our Values?collaborating with others?providing insight and strategic direction?improving people’s lives?the well-being of local communities?Then you might be what we are looking for, as a new voluntary Board...
