Educational organisations (including Academy Trusts, School, FE & HE Providers) across the Northeast and the UK are looking for volunteers to support the roles of Trustees/Directors and Governors to join their Board.

Educational governance is the largest cohort of volunteers in the UK. Becoming a governor is an excellent opportunity to:

• Build upon leadership & management skills
• Network with likeminded individuals
• Contribute to your community through the betterment of education

Your Responsibilities

Volunteers in educational governance roles are crucial in the strategic leadership and oversight of shaping the minds of tomorrow. The Board is responsible for:

• Setting the organisation’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction
• Holding senior leader to account for educational performance and outcomes for the student cohort it serves
• Overseeing financial performance, ensuring that resources including public funds are used effectively and responsibly and secure value for money
• Attending 3-6 board meetings per year

What Skills Do You Need?

No pre-requisite qualifications are required, training will be provided, however a commitment to understanding the educational context of the organisation, its wider community and stakeholder groups and the capacity to attend meetings and engage in training and development is essential.  We are looking for people with the following skills and experience:

• Critical listening and ability to ask effective questions
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication
• Problem-solving and analysis

This voluntary position is subject to satisfactory checks and clearances including an enhanced DBS check and applicants must be a minimum age of 18.