School Governor

About the role

Make a Difference in Your Community by Becoming a School Governor!

We currently have a vacancy for a School Governor (voluntary position) and welcome interest from members of the community who are keen to make a positive contribution to the educational experience of our pupils and support the leadership team in shaping the future of our school.

About the School Governor Role

Operating a successful school that delivers quality education and exciting opportunities within a safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment does not happen without the support of many different individuals and groups of people. One of those important groups is our Governing Board.

Governors play a vital role in the school’s strategic direction, ensuring accountability and continuous improvements throughout the school year that directly impact outcomes for our pupils. The core functions of the Governing Board are:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
• Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff;
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure money is well spent.

Detailed information can be found on the following website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/governance-in-maintained-schools.

Benefits of Becoming a School Governor

Being a School Governor is a hugely rewarding opportunity that allows individuals to contribute to their community, develop valuable skills and make a meaningful impact on education.

• Contribute to Educational Outcomes - Governors play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, which directly influences pupil achievement and future outcomes.
• Community Engagement and Networking Opportunities - Governors have opportunities to engage with the local community and other professionals whilst ensuring the school meets the needs of its pupils and families and fostering a collaborative environment that supports the school’s vision.
• Skill Development - The Governor role is an excellent opportunity to gain and develop leadership skills and experience that can be utilised with the workplace. Governors develop essential leadership skills, including decision-making, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Personal Satisfaction - Contributing to the success of a school can be hugely rewarding and fulfilling, providing a sense of purpose and accomplishment. As well as benefitting the school, the role can enrich the personal and professional lives of Governors themselves. 

Applicant Information

If you are interested in learning more about the role or would like to express your interest, please contact Mrs S. Millhouse, School Business Manager, on 01462 620406 or sbm@icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds – no prior educational experience is necessary as our supportive board offers comprehensive training and support to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to sustaining and improving our school performance. Please do contact us if you have any questions or to find out more. We would love to show you around our wonderful school.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our school community and we look forward to hearing from you.

Icknield Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.