Volunteer Special School Governor (Oldham) | Governors for Schools

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Update day: 04-06-2024

Location: Oldham North West

Category: Accounting / Auditing Finance / Bank / Stock Sales

Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Job type: Volunteer

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ApplyAsk a questionSave opportunityYou don’t need experience of special education to support a special school as a school governor. Special schools across Oldham are looking for skilled volunteers to support education by becoming school governors.What will you be doing?Governing boards are responsible for the strategic management of a school and will make decisions about a wide range of issuesThe Core Responsibilities Involved Are
  • Ensuring accountability
  • Acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the Head Teacher
  • Monitoring and evaluating the school’s progress
  • Budgetary allocation and control
  • Shaping plans for school improvement and overseeing their implementation
  • Setting the school’s aims and values
  • Appointing senior members of staff including the Head Teacher
The governing body is usually split in to a small number of committees, each responsible for one area such as finance or pupil achievement. These committees will meet separately from the main governing board to discuss relevant issues in more detail. Discussion is then fed back at a full governing board meeting.A school governing board is made up of representatives from the school, the parents, the local authority and the local community.Whether joining a board at a mainstream or special school, a wide range of skills are required and you don’t have to have experience of special education to support a special school. Training is provided.What are we looking for?You don’t need any specific skills or experience to be a school governor. You must be over 18, but you don’t need to be a parent or have experience working in education. Often, it’s the outside perspective you can bring that a school needs.Professional experience in areas such as HR, finance, law, or project management are all useful to a school. But soft skills such as leadership, communication, and problem solving are also great additions.What difference will you make?Governors make decisions that affect schools for years to come. Our recent impact survey found that our volunteers bring £9.9 million worth of value to schools each year, and 9/10 volunteers would recommend being a governor to a friend.As a governor, you can visit the school to gain an understanding of the culture and ethos and to get the most out of the role. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet children, parents, and teachers, and see the impact of your work first-hand.Before you applyYou will need to complete an application form and will have an interview with the school. DBS checks will be taken up.Causes
  • Education
  • Voluntary sector support
Organisation typeCharityGovernors for Schools exists to improve educational standards so that children and young people have the chance to realise their full potential.We believe the key to improving...ApplyAsk a questionSave opportunity
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Deadline: 19-07-2024

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