The City of Wolverhampton Council is appealing for people with a passion for education to consider becoming school governors.
School Governing Boards are made up of people from all walks of life with a range of different backgrounds, skills and experiences – but they are all volunteers who work together for the benefit of the school and act as the link between the school and the community it serves.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “We are currently looking for new governors to work in schools across Wolverhampton and we’d be delighted to hear from anyone who has an interest in school performance, a desire to contribute to and represent the community, and an open and enquiring mind.
“Key skills are the ability to look at issues objectively, the confidence to ask questions and join in debate, a willingness to listen and make informed judgements and the ability to work well with others.
“If this is you, you may be the very person to become a governor. Everyone has something to offer, and we want to hear from people from as many backgrounds and with as wide a range of interests as possible.
“Becoming a governor is an enjoyable and rewarding way to play an active part in the local community – and can allow you to further develop your strategic management skills and enhance your CV, too.”
People would need to be able to volunteer for around eight hours a term, with some meetings potentially outside of school hours. The council will provide all the necessary training and support to carry out this important role.
Governing bodies play a key role in setting targets for raising standards of educational achievement, monitoring progress towards meeting these targets, supporting and challenging the performance of the headteacher and deciding policy and future development plans.