School Governor
Charnwood College
Leicestershire
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2025
Job overview
Become a School Governor with Charnwood College, Loughborough
Charnwood College is a popular 11 - 19 academy based in the west of Loughborough. Our ethos is very much about unlocking the talents of our students and driving them to achieve their personal best, while providing a caring, inclusive and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. Year-on-year we have seen an increase in GCSE results, and our students consistently obtain the highest grades in their A-Levels.
The David Ross Education Trust is a not-for-profit Multi-Academy Trust that runs a growing network of primary and secondary schools in Scarborough, Bridlington, Hull, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northampton, Daventry, and London. DRET academies serve over 14,000 students, and their families.
We are looking for new governors to support Charnwood College. Our governors work closely with their academies to support the Trust’s goal of broadening the horizons of young people through a world-class education, equipping our students with the skills and experiences to become their confident, academic best, no matter what.
Becoming a governor is an excellent form of volunteering and can be a really rewarding and stimulating experience. Imagine having a very real part to play in ensuring the children at your academy get the best possible education. Think of the satisfaction of raising standards and achieving improvements for the school.
There's plenty of opportunity to learn new skills, working with others to help benefit the education of children. The role may sound formal, but governors play a vital role in the running of the school and most people enjoy their time as a governor, as well as appreciating the sense of duty and opportunity to show loyalty to their school. You may also progress to being a chair, which brings added responsibility. The experiences of school governorship look great on any CV, and can even create career opportunities
It is important to have governors reflective (but not necessarily representatives) of the community a school serves. Diversity can help with better scrutiny and decision making in the interests of pupils. We welcome governors from a diverse range of backgrounds, skills and experience to join our team.
If you have an interest in, and commitment to, improving education and would like to make a difference within your community, please register your interest in becoming a governor by completing the application form.
If you have any questions about a governor’s role or responsibilities please contact us at governance@dret.co.uk.
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About Charnwood College
Charnwood College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in the west of Loughborough in Leicestershire. The academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust and is governed by a Local Governing Body.
The secondary academy has expressive arts facilities which include a dedicated music suite and dance and drama studio. In addition, its sports facilities include a floodlit, all-weather 3G sports pitch, a new sports centre, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a gym, a fitness suite, and extensive playing fields.
Principal
Alastair O'Connor
Values and vision
Charnwood College is committed to broadening the horizons of each and every one of its students. With the support of the David Ross Education Trust, it is proud to be able to offer high academic standards and unrivalled enrichment and sporting opportunities for its students. The college appreciates and values the fact that every young person who walks through its door is unique. It believes every student has talents and skills that it should nurture and encourage.
The college has a relentless focus on academic achievement, access to tailored scholarships and bursaries, unique partnerships with some of the country’s leading organisations and a very strong and dedicated body of teachers and support staff. It is also proud to be at the heart of its local community and offers a caring environment for young people to learn and grow.
Charnwood College aims to develop respectful, confident, articulate and motivated students, who take responsibility for both their own learning and for their role within society. The college’s commitments to students at Charnwood College are: high academic expectations, unrivalled enrichment opportunities, dedicated pastoral care and learning support, outstanding careers advice and guidance, and a centre of sporting excellence.
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