Could You Be Our Next School Governor? 

At Newlaithes Junior School, it is really important to us that the community is involved in shaping its local school. One of the best ways to do this is by having an established team of school governors who can offer real life experience and advice to help run our school effectively and in line with our values.  

We believe that every student, whatever their background, has the right to flourish, to achieve and to succeed. Therefore, everything undertaken at Newlaithes Junior should have this ambition at its heart.  

What do school governors do?   

  Governors are volunteers who work closely with schools to uphold high educational standards, safeguard students, and help to shape future developments. Being a governor also involves visits to the school, attending governing body meetings and includes training opportunities.

Governors can also contribute to the strategic direction of the school and be a critical friend by holding school leaders to account. Governors don’t get involved with the day-to-day running of the school but instead support leadership teams to drive school improvement. Most importantly, governors are passionate about ensuring that the children in their community have the best chances in life.   

Governors are extremely beneficial for our school. Collectively they are representatives from within the community who possess a wide range of skills, perspectives, and talents, who can unite to make our school the best that it can be.  

You can find out more by watching this short animated video on becoming a governor by the National Governance Association.  

Can anyone be a school governor? 

Yes! You don’t necessarily need to be an experienced professional or businessperson to get involved. Both hard and soft skills are valuable to school governing bodies. We embrace diversity and equality and welcome the range of experience all individuals can bring. 

So whether you’re a parent of a student, a seasoned business professional, a graduate kick-starting their career, a teacher, a charity representative or anything in between, you can apply for a governor position! 

What does becoming a school governor mean for me? 

Becoming a governor is an extremely rewarding commitment and responsibility. Although these are not paid positions, we offer training and networking opportunities to help give you the best foundations to help your local community and expand your transferable skills.  

When you join us, you’ll be developing your knowledge and skills with support from our friendly and experienced team. You will have access to a range of training and the latest information from sector specialists such as the National Governance Association. The main goal is to help you become an integral part of our school community that provides the best educational and social outcomes for future generations.  

I’m interested in becoming a governor – what do I do next? 

To find out more, please email clerk@newlaithes.com with ‘Governor Recruitment’ in the subject line. Nicola Magri our Clerk to the Governors will be happy to give you further information.