Community Governor
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 524a84cd-2a7b-4acb-80e6-07070d28f484 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Voluntary Community Governor to join our Local Governing Body. This is a rewarding opportunity to support and challenge school leaders, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and wider school community.
Community Governors play a vital role in bringing an external perspective to governance, helping to strengthen links between the school and the local community.
We are looking for individuals who:
• Have an interest in education and improving outcomes for children
• Can think strategically and ask constructive questions
• Are willing to learn and undertake governor training
• Can commit time to meetings and school engagement
• Bring skills or experience from any sector (e.g. HR, finance, law, education, public services, community work, business)
No prior governance experience is required—full training and support will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of local education
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Support from an experienced governance team
• A chance to develop leadership, analytical, and strategic skills
• The opportunity to make a real impact in your community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Voluntary Community Governor to join our Local Governing Body. This is a rewarding opportunity to support and challenge school leaders, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and wider school community.
Community Governors play a vital role in bringing an external perspective to governance, helping to strengthen links between the school and the local community.
We are looking for individuals who:
• Have an interest in education and improving outcomes for children
• Can think strategically and ask constructive questions
• Are willing to learn and undertake governor training
• Can commit time to meetings and school engagement
• Bring skills or experience from any sector (e.g. HR, finance, law, education, public services, community work, business)
No prior governance experience is required—full training and support will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• A meaningful opportunity to shape the future of local education
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Support from an experienced governance team
• A chance to develop leadership, analytical, and strategic skills
• The opportunity to make a real impact in your community
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.