Become a Governor

What is a local governor? 

A ‘school governor’ is a volunteer who acts as part of a formal board of volunteers to collectively support, advise and challenge school leaders to achieve the very best for the children and young people they serve.

Within United Learning , local governors contribute to the overall governance of the multi-academy trust (MAT) at an individual school level. They are the eyes and ears of the trust on the ground, the critical friends of each school. They bring their skills and expertise to help a school achieve its aims by offering critique and support in equal measure . Their different and diverse perspectives and experiences help leaders to reflect, see things more clearly, spot new ways of looking at a situation and make better decisions – to the ultimate good the school is trying to achieve, of educated, successful children passing with joy and confidence to the next stage of their life. 

This is a challenging and deeply rewarding role where individuals can make a real difference to a school within its community. In carrying it out, our local governors provide immense value to their schools and to United Learning as a whole.