School Governor at Greater Manchester Education Trust

Great governance is a key aspect of the strength of our school leadership. This is an open invitation aimed at gathering expressions of interest for individuals with relevant expertise who may wish to be considered for future Governor vacancies as they arise. Expressions of interest should be submitted via CV accompanied by a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role, preferred school within the Trust and the specific areas of expertise you believe would be beneficial to the role.

Join Our Governing Boards and Make a Lasting Impact 

Greater Manchester Education Trust is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join the Local Academy Committees across our family of schools. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of educational excellence, supporting the academic and personal success of children and young people in Greater Manchester.

About Greater Manchester Education Trust

Greater Manchester Education Trust operates in one of the most culturally and socially diverse areas of the country and we are proud to be a family of academies for children in the Greater Manchester context with a shared vision; to provide the best learning, the best support and a sense of belonging in our community, so that every child and adult in our family of schools can fulfil their ambition and have a great future. Our shared purpose is that together, we create lives of opportunity. 

Established in 2022, Greater Manchester Education Trust comprises Levenshulme High School, Parrs Wood High School & Sixth Form College, The East Manchester Academy and Whalley Range 11-18 High School & Sixth Form College.

We are proud of our inclusive ethos, our commitment to staff development, and our focus on excellence, care, wellbeing, and opportunity. Our schools are united by a shared set of values that place young people, families, and communities at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

Governors are volunteers who provide strategic oversight, ensure accountability, and help shape the vision and direction of each school. We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, particularly in:

• Quality of education and curriculum
• Financial oversight
• HR and staff wellbeing
• Safeguarding and inclusion
• Leadership or governance
• Community engagement
• Social and welfare enterprises which benefit young people

No prior experience in education is required — full training and support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Support and challenge for school leaders
• Monitoring pupil outcomes and school performance
• Overseeing resource management
• Ensuring compliance with statutory duties and safeguarding
• Contributing to strategic planning and school improvement

Time Commitment

Governors typically commit to:

• 5/6 local academy committee meetings per year (usually evenings)
• School visits and events to engage with pupils and staff
• Training and development sessions to build governance skills

The average time commitment is around 4 hours per month.

To Apply

Please send a CV with a short supporting statement outlining your motivation and relevant experience stating your preferred school within the Trust to:

Joanne Douglas

Trust Governance Professional

joanne.douglas@oneeducation.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.