Lead the Future: Join us as a Volunteer Local Governor

Are you ready to make a significant, lasting difference in your local community?

The Sigma Trust is searching for dedicated volunteers to join our Local Governance Committees (LGCs) across the Colchester and Tendring areas.

Your Role & Impact:

As a local governor you will play a vital role in supporting the leadership and management of the school as well as being able to develop and learn new skills and take on different challenges.  This is a strategic, voluntary position where you will work alongside fellow local governors and school leaders to provide oversight, challenge, and support.

Further details on the role of the local governor can be found here.

Previous governing experience is not essential. 

We are looking for diverse skills and experience, as an effective local governance committee is strengthened by people from different backgrounds. Whether you are a local business leader, educator, or community member, becoming a school local governor is a rewarding role that provides the opportunity to use your attributes to positively impact the education of our children and young people. 

A good local governor has:

• The ability to work in a team

• An interest in education and a commitment to the school

• Patience, energy, enthusiasm and some spare time

• A willingness to listen, learn and spend time in school

• A willingness to undertake training

LGCs typically meet at least termly, with meetings lasting approximately two hours, plus preparation time although the majority of our local governors do commit additional time to visit and play a full part in school life which is warmly encouraged.  We provide support and training to all our local governors with an annual conference and training programme to support information.

Take the next step:

To learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please email us at localgovernance@sigmatrust.school 

Applications submitted via My New Term WILL NOT be considered .