School Governor Vacancy Information
School: The Folkestone School for Girls
Trust: The Folkestone School for Girls Academy Trust
Role type: Trustee/Director
About the vacancy:
The Folkestone School for Girls is looking for a committed volunteer to join their board.
We are a girls grammar school but are unusual in that it is located in an area of deprivation along the coast.
Being a school governor is a commitment and a responsibility, but it’s also a rewarding position. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to improve education for children locally and see the impact of your decisions.
About The Folkestone School for Girls:
| Unique Reference Number (URN) | 137837 |
| Address | Coolinge Lane,Folkestone,Kent,CT20 3RB |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Website | http://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Type of establishment | Academy converter |
| Phase of education | Secondary |
| Usual start time of meetings | Weds 5pm for approx. 2 hours |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Date of last Ofsted | 24/04/2024 00:00:00 |
What do School Governors do?
You can read more about the role of a school governor on our website.
Role type: Trustee/Director –Â there are different types of vacancies on boards; you can read more about each one on our website.
What The Folkestone School for Girls is looking for:
| Commitment to the role | Essential |
| Ability to support and challenge | Essential |
| Willingness to learn | Essential |
| Desire to work collaboratively with the board | Essential |
| Health & Safety/Premises | Essential |
Next Steps:
If you’re interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete your application form. You’ll be asked if there is a school of a specific interest in your application form, so please do include the school name.
Alternatively, if you have questions before applying, please contact our Recruitment Team