School Governor

Confidential

Not specified permanent

Posted: May 20, 2026

Quick Summary

A School Governor is a critical friend who works with the head teacher to ensure the effective running of the school. The role requires a strong interest in education and a willingness to work voluntarily. The ideal candidate will have experience in education or a related field, and be passionate about improving educational outcomes.

Job Description

The Role

New Forest Education, are currently looking for new co-opted governors to join our friendly governing body. Our governors come from a range of different backgrounds, skills and experience but all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children in our schools. Governors are essential for the effectiveness and success of the schools and it is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling role. School Governors act as a ‘critical friend’, working voluntarily to strategically oversee the running of the schools.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:

Is interested in children’s education and the performance of the school

Is community spirited and would like to represent the community

Has spare time and the energy for the role

Is able to work well as part of a team

Has an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the schools

Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements. These volunteer positions are open to parents/guardians or other people from our community. Co-opted governors are not elected by a parent election but are instead appointed directly by the governing body.

Holding the headteachers and school leaders to account for the educational performance of the schools and their pupils

What does the role offer?

A chance to develop your own personal skills

A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential

The support and guidance from fellow governors

In looking to fill these vacancies we are particularly interested in applications from people with education, finance, business, Health & Safety experience and also people who can occasionally visit the school during the day, although please do not be put off if you do not have these skills. What is more important is enthusiasm, interest and the willingness to learn.

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