Governor Vacancies in our fantastic schools across Portsmouth - Make a difference to children's lives in your community!

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. You will work with school leaders to make a positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and schools have to offer.

We have schools across the Portsmouth and will work with you to find the right position based on your location, skill set and preferences.

We have a particular need for Governors at the following schools:

  • The Portsmouth Academy
  • New Horizons Primary School

As a Governor You Will :

Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being.

Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you’ll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It’s a chance to grow both personally and professionally.

Community Contribution: Give back to your local community by actively participating in the school’s development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils, staff, and families.

Support and Challenge: Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the school’s growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters!

Diverse Perspectives: We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making, ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone.


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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates.


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Skills

Experience, knowledge or a background in Education, SEND, Safeguarding or school Governance would be advantageous.


Details

  • Minimum time commitment (e.g. 3 months, 6 months etc)
    Minimum time commitment is approx. 12 - 15 hours per year.
  • Suitable for Families - (under 16's with an adult)
  • Suitable for Under 18's (if yes state min age)
    You must be 18 years or over (18+)
  • Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
  • Will require references

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 14/05/2025

End Date: 25/07/2025

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Availability Details

To be a Governor at one of our schools we ask you to commit to attending 6 meetings per year. 3 of these meetings will be after school usually between the hours of 4-6 or 5-7. The timings of the other 3 meetings will vary and may be during the day usually involving a visit to the school.



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