Could you be a school governor at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School?
Making a difference
Governors are people like you. You don’t need specific qualifications, just the desire to make a difference, approximately 2-6 hours spare time a month including some time to visit the school occasionally during the school day. All governors must be 18 or over.
New governors are often surprised at how their experiences can be used to help solve problems at their school. You don’t have to be a specialist; just think about the skills you use in everyday life. Being a school governor is a big responsibility, but can be one of the most rewarding ways of contributing to your local community. As a school governor, you have real opportunities to:
How much time will it take?
Being a governor means making yourself available for some evenings each term and occasionally during the day to support school events and Ofsted inspections.
Governing bodies meet once or twice a term usually in the morning and on average meetings last about 1 hour. Governors are expected to become a member of a committee responsible for a specific aspect such as Finance, HR & Operations, Quality & Standards or Ethos & Community.
You will also need some time to read papers, prepare for meetings and to attend training. The amount of time varies widely, depending on how involved you become and what needs doing, but schools do need governors who are fully committed.
You have a legal right to ask your employer for “reasonable” unpaid leave or flexible working, and some employers offer limited paid leave for this as it constitutes a public duty. What is considered reasonable will vary according to the nature of your job and your employer.
Restrictions
How can I become a governor?
You can become a school governor by:
If you are interested in joining the governing body, please check our “Vacancies” page and email our Clerk jmorris@boteler.org.uk with an expression of interest.
Code of Conduct for the Governing Board