School Governor
Penbridge Junior School, Portsmouth
- Salary
- Volunteer role
- Hours
- part-time
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Posted
- 7 October 2026
Read the full advert and apply on Teaching Vacancies
From the advert
Join Us as a School Governor: Transform Lives and Shape Futures!
Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge, impact, and community engagement? As a school governor, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community.
As a governor you will :
Governing Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. Whilst it is advantageous, experience in education is not a necessity, as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Governor who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role, is open to learning new things and, most importantly, believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our schools.
Other Reasons to Consider Being a Governor:
- Rewarding Experience: Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand.
- Professional Growth: Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons.
- Community Integration: Become an integral part of the wider community, fostering connections that go beyond the school gates.
As a Governor, you can work with school leaders to make positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and Schools have to offer.
Advert text from Teaching Vacancies, Department for Education, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Check the original advert for the full person specification and application pack.