Governor Vacancies

Volunteering as a Governor is a great way to contribute to your local community, meet new people and improve the lives of local people. You will develop transferable skills, build relationships and networks, and learn more about the education system whilst putting your existing skills and experience to good use. For those with limited knowledge of education, or governance, an induction programme is provided, and Governors receive ongoing learning and development throughout their term of office.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking to give something back to your community and ultimately support our College to deliver the very best outcomes for our students.

What are we looking for from a Governor?

At present we are looking for External Governors and a Parent Governor.

As an External Governor you will provide an external perspective, offering your ability to challenge assumptions and look for the best solutions. As a member of the Governing Body your insights, skills, experience and ideas would widen our strategic perspective and help to shape the College’s future development. You will bring enthusiasm, experience and expertise from other areas of life and will act as part of a well-balanced group of people to effectively support and challenge the College’s senior leaders, to drive the College forward. Parent Governors also bring an external perspective from their own professional lives and an additional insight as the parent or carer of a student at the College.

We are currently looking to strengthen Governing Body by recruiting more Governors who are aligned with our mission and values. We have a particular need for expertise in finance, further education, curriculum design and quality, digital and environmental sustainability. If you have other skill sets we would equally like to hear from you, so do get in touch.

We particularly welcome expressions of interest from the following groups:

• Candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds
• Candidates with disabilities or learning differences
• LGBT+ Candidates
• Young Governors (in the 26-35 age bracket)

Click here to view the role profile

Time Commitment

Governing Body meetings are held four times in an academic year, alongside a Governor kickstart meeting at the start of the year and a Governor Conference mid-way through the year. All Governors also serve on at least one Committee. Committees meet three times a year. In total your minimum commitment will amount to 3-4 hours per month . Additionally there are lots of ways to engage with the College in order to celebrate student successes.

What are the next steps towards becoming a Governor?

You may want to view the profiles of our existing Governors here.

For an informal discussion about becoming a Governor, please contact Rachel Middleton, Clerk to the Corporation by emailing rachel.middleton@wqe.ac.uk. Rachel will be more than happy to find a time to discuss the role and guide you in your next steps.