We Need You!
Sands School is currently seeking enthusiastic, committed and openminded individuals to join our dedicated and close-knit team as School Governors!
This voluntary role is an opportunity to work closely with staff and students to support the smooth running of this innovative democratic school.
At this time we are especially keen to hear from applicants from the local community with strong skills and experience in:
- Safeguarding
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Skills and experience in one or more of the following areas are also likely to be beneficial:
- Education (teaching and non-teaching at all levels), esp. in innovative approaches to
pedagogy/curriculum/evaluation - Business, esp. in flat/non-hierarchical organisational structures
- Public, private, or third-sector leadership
- Youth empowerment or voice
- Law
- Property (e.g. architect or surveying, estates management)
It is helpful, but not essential, for governors to live within easy reach of the school.
Required Commitment
Governors are expected to:
Attend scheduled governor meetings (currently four per year), plus extraordinary meetings as necessary. Most meetings are held in school, with options for remote attendance, usually on a Monday from 4pm-7pm.
Be prepared to serve on subcommittees (e.g. finance) or take on other designated responsibilities (e.g. safeguarding) and produce reports on their work.
- Be prepared to serve on panels for specific purposes (e.g. complaints, disciplinary, appointments etc.), and produce reports on their work.
- Be prepared to study reports and background papers in advance of meetings.
- Be prepared to commit sufficient time to visit the school periodically during working hours (term-time, 10am-3pm).
- Attend training courses or seminars as required by the role, including at least GDPR and annual KCSiE refreshers, as well as e.g. finance, safeguarding etc. as required.
For more information, or to receive an application pack, please email Diarmid Mackenzie via chairofgovernors@sands-school.co.uk.
