4 Governor jobs in the United Kingdom

Governor Support Officer

Scale 5 (£28,598 - £31,022) pro rata

37 Hours, Full Time & 23 Hours, Part Time

Term Time only

Temporary, 12 Months (10th November 2025 until 9th November 2026)

Hybrid mixture of working from home, along with half-termly in-person team development day (9.30am-2.30pm). Regular evening work will be required for attendance at school governing board meetings

Application Deadline: 11:59pm 2nd November 2025

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting Date: 3rd November 2025

Interview Date: 4th November and 5th November 2025

Interview Type: In person, to include a typing-based task

While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Stockport Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

Join us at Stockport Council MJ Local Authority of the Year 2025

Your Role

We need two experienced and enthusiastic administrators to join our team of Governor Support Officers.

This post will entail working from home (for which an allowance will be given) with governing board meetings held at schools mainly in the Stockport area. Those meetings are often held in the evening but are included as part of the total weekly hours.

About You

You should have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills together with the ability to take accurate minutes.

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a proactive and supportive team which can also offer the right candidate a good work/life balance.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We're keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Shonagh Camacho on or for an informal discussion about the role.

This post is also open as secondment opportunity for Stockport Council Employees, however, you must seek the permission of your current manager prior to making an application.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

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Join Us as a School Governor: Transform Lives and Shape Futures

Thinking Schools Academy Trust have governor roles in the following schools:

• The Portsmouth Academy
• New Horizons Portsmouth
• Meon Way Federation
• Penbridge Academy

Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge, impact, and community engagement? As a School Governor you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community. You will work with school leaders to make a positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and schools have to offer.

As a Governor You Will :

• Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being.

• Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you'll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It's a chance to grow both personally and professionally.

• Community Contribution: Give back to your local community by actively participating in the school's development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils, staff, and families.

• Support and Challenge: Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the school's growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters

• Diverse Perspectives: We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making, ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone.

Governing Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. Whilst it is advantageous, experience in education is not a necessity, as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Governor who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role, is open to learning new things and, most importantly, believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our schools.

Other Reasons to Consider Being a Governor:

• Rewarding Experience: Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand.
• Professional Growth: Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons.
• Community Integration: Become an integral part of the wider community, fostering connections that go beyond the school gates.

If you would like an informal chat prior to application, please don't hesitate to contact us -

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of governors across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please

We are looking for a dedicated parent/carer to join our governing board as a Parent Governor . This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school and ensuring the very best outcomes for our students.

What do governors do?
Governors don’t manage the school day-to-day – instead, they provide oversight and guidance for the school’s long-term development. This includes financial management, strategic planning, and holding school leaders to account .

What does a Parent Governor do?
As a parent governor, you’ll:
Work as part of the board to make sure it carries out its duties effectively.
Bring a valuable parental/carer perspective to discussions and decision-making.
Contribute your skills and experiences for the benefit of all children in the school.
(Please note: Parent Governors do not represent or speak on behalf of the parent body.)

Who we’re looking for:
We’d love to hear from parents/carers who are:

• Committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Curious, willing to learn, and keen to develop new skills.
• Confident in bringing their own expertise and ideas to the table.

Skills that would be especially valuable include:
Finance • SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) • Health & Safety • Data analysis • HR • Legal expertise

What’s the commitment?

• Full Governing Board meetings: 6 per year (one evening per half term, 17:15–19:15 at school).
• Committee meetings: Staff & Resources Committee and Students & Curriculum Committee, each meeting once per half term.
• Additional involvement may include specific responsibilities linked to your skills or interests.

No prior experience is needed – just a commitment to learning and making a difference. Full training and support are provided.