School Governors

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 to account for the performance of the school
• Monitor progress towards the school’s priorities and targets
• Agree and monitor the school budget to ensures money is well-spent

A Governor takes on a strategic role and does not get involved in the day to day running of the school. Governors should expect to spend approximately 10-20 days a year on their role. This would include:

• Attending all governing body meetings, usually 3 to 6 per year
  
• Attending any subcommittee meetings they are involved in approx 3 a year
• Reading any papers circulated before meetings
• Undertaking any training or relevant research required
• Visiting the school as part of a programme of governor visits with a specific focus

• Listen to some of our Governors talking about the role: Apply to be a school governor | School Governors | Manchester City Council
  
  
• Attend a Virtual Session to find out more about the role prior to applying: Become a School Governor in Manchester Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
  
  
• Please see attached job description and additional information.

Essential Criteria

• An interest in becoming a governor and offering time as a volunteer to the role
• Skills, knowledge and experience to strengthen a governing body (see full job description)
• Not be disqualified from becoming a governor (see details in the Governor Job Description)

• The School Governance Unit at Manchester City Council supports schools and academies in Manchester to recruit governors.

• We undertake virtual interviews on a regular basis to source people with the skills and experience our schools and academies are looking for to fill their governor vacancies.

• After a successful interview - applicants are provided with the details of a suitable governor placement to consider. Candidates details are then forwarded to the school for consideration. The final decision about the governor appointment is made by the school.

• If you would like further information or an informal chat before applying please email: schoolgovernance@manchester.gov.uk or telephone 0161 219 6899