Become a school governor

Shape the future of local education with your unique experience, skills and insights. Become a school governor and play a crucial role in setting the strategic vision, overseeing finances, and providing challenge and support.

Your contribution could make a real difference to the community. Ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish.

School governing boards work best when they have a wide range of skills and life experiences. They need a mix of people from a variety backgrounds to represent the students at each school.

Whatever your background or experience, your skills could help transform a school. Plus, you'll gain valuable new skills that can enhance your career.

You don’t need to have children or work in education to be a good School Governor. So why not use your talents to contribute to the education of future generations?

Sign up for a free, one-hour Governors for Schools webinar on Tuesday 15 October, to hear more about the role –
oxfordshireschoolgovernors.eventbrite.co.uk

Or find out more about becoming a School Governor at
governorsforschools.org.uk

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