Do you care about educational inequality? Would you like to offer your guidance to shape the direction of a school and enable student success?
Discover what it takes to become an effective school governor with the Pathway to Governance programme. Offered by King’s Volunteering in collaboration with Governors for Schools, this self-led online programme, will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to be an effective school governor.
Want to know more?
Sign up to our webinar, Board Bank: Becoming a Charity Trustee and School Governor on Monday 25th November, 12.30-13.30, to gain an introduction of what it means to be a Charity Trustee or School Governor, and learn how King's Volunteering in partnership with Governors for Schools are helping students to make meaningful impact in their communities, through these roles.
What is a school governor?
Governors offer guidance that shapes the direction of a school. This involves:
- working with other board members to plan the school’s strategic direction
- overseeing the school’s financial performance, ensuring money is well-spent
- holding the headteacher or school leadership to account.
A governor’s relationship with the school’s leadership team involves challenging existing processes to drive school improvement.
Although becoming a governor requires drive and commitment, you’ll enjoy many professional and personal rewards, including career development opportunities and the chance to support young people’s futures.
Who can apply?
There are 20 spots available for this programme, which is open to all students at King’s and would be of particular interest to those who are:
- passionate about addressing educational inequality
- enthusiastic about educational policy, teacher education and education research
- interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by schools in the UK and in becoming a school governor
- seeking to develop and nurture their leadership and professional skills.
How do I apply?
Complete a short application form, which will involve answering the question: Why would you like to take part in the Pathway to Governance programme? (500 words max)
Click here to apply.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 1st December, 23.59