School governors are volunteers who help run schools. They play an important role in managing, supporting and improving schools.
What school governors do
Governors sit on the school’s governing board and work with the school to ensure they improve each year. They:
- hold the headteacher to account for a school’s performance
- make sure the budget is spent wisely
- set the school targets and ensure they are met
- take part in hearings and appeals
- making sure school buildings are welcoming and safe
- appoint and dismiss staff
Governors attend meetings during the school year to discuss the school's progress.
GOV.UK has guidance on the roles and duties of governing bodies.
You can also find out more about governors' responsibilities in the Department for Education Governance Handbook.
Become a school governor
To be a school governor you must be over 18 years old and you:
- don't need to have any experience or formal qualifications
- don’t need to have children at the school
The role is demanding but it can also be rewarding. It's a good way to give back to your local community and help improve schools in Essex.
Find vacancies
Statutory Intervention Governor
An exciting opportunity has arisen within in Essex County Council to become a Statutory Intervention Governor. To express an interest in this role, email Stephen.Chynoweth@essex.gov.uk
School Governor
Email LAgovernance@essex.gov.uk to enquire about any of the below vacancies.
You can put yourself forward or nominate someone.
You can also contact schools directly to see if there are any vacancies.
| Essex area | School name | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | Downham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Billericay |
| Mid | Great Bardfield Primary School | Braintree |
| Mid | St Andrew's Junior School | Hatfield Peverel |
| Mid | Little Waltham Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | Chelmsford |
| Mid | Rettendon Primary School | Rettendon Common |
| Mid | St Margaret's Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Toppesfield |
| Mid | Trinity St Mary's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | South Woodham Ferrers |
| Mid | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, (Christ the King Federation) | South Woodham Ferrers |
| South | St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Brentwood |
| South | St Nicholas' Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Rayleigh |
| South | Eversley Primary School | Basildon |
| South | Children’s Support Service (CSS) | Fairview and Wickford |
| North East | Myland Community Primary School | Colchester |
| North East | Shorefields School | Clacton-on-Sea |
| North East | St Michael's Primary School and Nursery | Colchester |
| North East | St John's Green Primary School | Colchester |
| North East | Hazelmere Junior School | Colchester |
| North East | Mersea Island School | West Mersea |
| West | Church Langley Community Primary School | Harlow |
| West | Elsenham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Bishops Stortford |
| West | St Mary's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | Hatfield Broad Oak |
| West | Little Hallingbury Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School | Bishops Stortford |