Could you be a School Governor?

School Governors make up the largest volunteer group in the country (there are approximately 22,000 governors in Wales).

In South East Wales there are around 3,000 school governors supporting over 200 schools and there is always a need to recruit new governors to help make a positive difference to children and young people’s futures.

Information for Prospective Governors

School Governor Recruitment Poster

Why become a school governor?

• • • To contribute to education by supporting the school community, helping to raise standards of education, and ensuring young people have the best outcomes possible

    • To develop existing skills and learn new ones

    • To meet new people and work together to support the school community

    • To gain knowledge of the education system

Who can be a school governor? 

Anyone can be a school governor if you are over 18 and show an interest in the school, what is happening in education and the local community. 

The role does require a time commitment, so if you are interested you need to consider how much time you’ll need to attend governing body meetings and committee meetings.

What are the benefits of being a school governor? 

• • Having an active role in ensuring pupils at the school get the best possible education

  • Giving something back to the community

  • Training and support to help you fulfil your duties

  • New skills which may be useful elsewhere – teamwork, financial and strategic planning, recruitment and interviewing skills

What does a governor do? 

• • • Attends meetings, committees and perhaps take part in small working parties from time to time

    • Visits the school

    • Has a link role to an area of the school’s work, ie Literacy

    • Participates in decision making of the governing body

    • Undertakes training and development

What do I do next to become a governor? 

If you are interested in becoming a school governor, then the first point of contact should be the school where you would like to be a governor of. 

Alternatively, advice can be sought from the Education Departments in each of the Local Authorities or by contacting the Education Achievement Service at governor.support@sewaleseas.org.uk