Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in your community? Becoming a school governor might be the perfect opportunity for you.
School governing boards are composed of diverse individuals who bring a wealth of skills and expertise from various walks of life. As a school governor, you will support the smooth running of a school and play a crucial role in the wider school community, acting as a critical friend to the headteacher and other senior leaders.
Governing bodies thrive on a variety of experiences and perspectives. This role offers a fantastic chance for personal and professional development, allowing you to enhance your project management, budgeting, leadership, and negotiation skills while making a real difference in your local community. No prior knowledge or qualifications are required—just a genuine interest in education, commitment, and time.
Councillor Anita Cranmer, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services at Buckinghamshire Council, says it's a rewarding position: "Becoming a school governor is a wonderful way to give back to your community and support the next generation. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and commitment of our school governors, who play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools. I encourage anyone with a passion for education to consider this rewarding opportunity."
Matthew Watkins, Chair of Governors at Furze Down School in Winslow, said: "Being a governor is a great way to give back to the community by sharing your own skills and experience. It is not just about providing support to the school, but it's also about learning from others and contributing to a collective effort to improve education.
It is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a passion for education and the well-being of pupils that creates a strong sense of purpose & mutual trust."
Helen Bush, Chair of Governors/Trustees at Aylesbury High School added: "Personally, school governance has given me a wide range of new skills and knowledge, as well as much greater self-confidence, after a break from the workplace to have children. But in addition it has given me a deeper insight and empathy for schools and the business of education as a parent, which has better enabled me to support my daughter through her education through a deeper respect for, and understanding of, the challenging work undertaken by teachers and non-teachers in our school system."
If you are interested in becoming a school governor, please visit the Buckinghamshire Council website for more information - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/apply-to-become-a-school-governor/