Are you a young adult and are interested in making a difference in your local community? Young school governors are crucially needed on school governing boards.
To take on the role you must be 18+
When you think about school governors, what image pops into your mind?
You might be thinking about parents, old retirees, people who have multiple degrees, you may even have a visual in your head of a specific type of person. People can become school governors from the age of 18 but despite this, the role is dominated by people who are much older. In-fact, only 1% of those in role are aged 30 or younger. We believe, this needs to change.
School governors put simply, offer strategic guidance to schools. They sit at the top of the school and make strategic decisions.
They aren’t operational, meaning they offer suggestions, challenge, and guidance on the schools strategic direction, budgets, and decisions of school leaders, rather than being the ones who make the decisions themselves.
Wondering why as a young adult you should volunteer to become a school governor? Interested in taking on the role but want to find out more?
This blog post explores the benefits of younger people volunteering for a school governance position, both for you, and your local community.
Governors for Schools is here to support you throughout your whole application process. We make taking on the role as simple as possible.
This page explores the application process, and how our dedicated recruitment teams work to find you a school in your local community.
Pathway to Governance is a unique programme designed to help make school governance accessible and relatable and is particularly suitable for:
Ready to apply and take on all this all important role within education?
Make a difference in your community by applying today. Shape the future, support education, and empower students. Join us in creating lasting a impact for the next generation.