Joining a school governing body offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people, develop valuable skills, and expand one’s professional network. Governors play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of a school and ensuring it provides the best possible education.
Making a Difference: Governors contribute to the well-being and educational outcomes of students by shaping the school’s vision and priorities.
Community Engagement: Governors act as a bridge between the school and the wider community, fostering collaboration and engagement. Personal Satisfaction: The sense of accomplishment in contributing to a positive learning environment can be personally rewarding.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Leadership and Governance: Governors develop and refine leadership skills at a board level, learning to work collaboratively and make strategic decisions. Strategic Thinking: Governors engage with the school's long-term goals and contribute to its strategic direction.
Communication and Collaboration: Governors work with various stakeholders, including school staff, parents, and community members, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.
NETWORKING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Career Advancement: The skills and experience gained as a governor can be transferable to other professional settings, potentially enhancing career prospects.
Professional Development Opportunities: Governors have access to training and development programs related to education and governance, further enhancing their skills and knowledge.
DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES:
Representing the Community: Governors ensure that the school reflects the needs and perspectives of the local community it serves.
If you are interested in finding out more, please complete the Hampshire County Council application form on our website, under ‘How do I become a governor?’ www.thehambleschool.co.uk/governors-ths
Skills
The governors are volunteers selected for their wide experiences, both in work and in the community. There is a governor nominated by the local education authority, two parent governors, the headteacher, a teacher and 9 co-opted governors. (Co-opted governors are appointed by the governing body. They are people who in the opinion of the governing body have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school). To ensure pupils’ safety, all governors are checked for suitability through the Government’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Governors focus on long-term strategic goals and not the day-to-day operations of the school.
The governing body has three key roles:
- To provide a high level, strategic view of the school and how it should be developed.
- To ensure accountability of headteacher and the senior leadership team by questioning their actions, student outcomes, student progress data and the impact of management initiatives on school life.
- To act as a critical friend to the headteacher and senior team in supporting their role of managing the school.
All governors spend time in school to:
- Understand the issues faced by the staff and students at the school.
- Understand what is working well in the school and what needs to be improved.
- Monitor the impact of changes across the school through staff and student voice as well as observations.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 05/08/2025
End Date: 31/07/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Meetings in evenings and occasional daytime availability.
Location
Satchell Lane
Hamble
Southampton
Hampshire
SO31 4NE
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