Governors and Trustees in Somerset schools
Closing in 171 days (31 July 2026 12:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Voluntary
Employer: Somerset Council
Location: Various, Somerset,
Contract type: Casual, Volunteer
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 31 July 2026 12:00 am
About the job
Key information
Could you contribute to the effective governance of schools in Somerset? Many schools in the county are looking for dedicated volunteers to act as governors and trustees.
What will I be doing?
The purpose of school governance is to provide strategic leadership in schools and to create robust accountability, oversight and assurance for educational and financial performance.
Typically, governing boards meet every half term and expect board members to undertake monitoring visits to see the school in action, alongside preparing for meetings and undertaking training to support you in the role. The overall time commitment is in the region of 8 hours a month although this varies according to the individual school and any additional responsibilities you take on.
Being a school governor is a challenging but hugely rewarding role. It gives volunteers the chance to make a real difference to young people, to give something back to their local community and use and develop skills.
Anyone can be a governor, as long as they are over 18 years of age. Boards benefit from having a diverse range of skills and expertise. Some examples of the types of experience that boards find particularly valuable include strategic leadership, finance, human resources, legal services, health and safety and education.
DBS check
All school governors are required to undertake safer recruitment checks upon appointment, including an Enhanced DBS check.
Supporting documents and information
To apply or find out more, please visit https://www.supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/governancerecruitment where you will further information, details of current vacancies and our online application form.