Why I love being a school governor
Cllr Jane King is one of the many people to discover the joys of becoming part of a school community by taking on the role of school governor.
We are looking for people who want to make a real difference to young people in the county and Jane is encouraging others to follow in her footsteps.
“I have been a governor at my local Primary and High School for many years now, and it’s a lovely experience,” she said. “You become part of the school community and you are there to give support to the teaching staff, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school and making sure that they are delivering real value for money. I thoroughly enjoy my time at the schools and would urge people to step forward.”
Governors support and challenge the school’s leadership team to drive improvement, but aren’t involved in the day-to-day running of the school.
You’ll be asked to:
- attend governing board meetings
- visit the school to see how things are working
- listen to the views of staff, pupils and parents
- help make decisions about issues such as pupil exclusions and staff disciplinary matters
You don’t need to be an expert in education, but you do need to be passionate about supporting the school and its pupils.
You can apply online at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schoolgovernor. If you have any questions, email governorsupport@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
