School governor featured vacancies in Birmingham
We are looking to recruit volunteer governors to serve on governing boards in schools across Birmingham.
View our current featured vacancies.
Why you should volunteer
Volunteering as a school governor is a great opportunity to:
- gain strategic leadership experience at board level
- develop transferable skills that enhance performance and employability
Most of all, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference to children's lives and helping them to realise their potential.
The core functions of a governing board
These include, ensuring that the:
- vision, ethos, and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
- headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
- sound, proper, and effective use of the school’s financial resources
The time commitment
You will spend 10 to 20 days per year:
- getting to know the school
- attending meetings
- reading paperwork
- visiting the school
- undertaking relevant training
Qualifications
You do not need any specific qualifications for the role of governor, but you need to be aged 18 years or over, and have:
- the right attitude
- enthusiasm
- time to devote to the role
If you are interested in being a school governor, we would love to hear from you.
Page last updated: 29 April 2026
