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School Governorship: is it worth it?

Laura Hood

Hi all

I have recently seen a few adverts for the opportunity to be a governor of a number of local schools. They often want someone with HR experience. 

I know that this would be tough - they say it would be around a day a month but I am sure it would be much more. However, I would like a place on our Company's board and felt that this would potentially give me a (safer) stomping ground and an opportunity to work strategically, whilst offering my skills which I'm sure would be rewarding.

Does anyone have any insight into this?

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  • Hi Laura,

    I have recently applied to become a Governor at my daughter's secondary school, which is an academy, and am attending an informal meeting tomorrow.

    My main reason for applying is to help support the education of our 'workforce of the future', with a vested interest in my daughter's education. At the stage in my career, this is more about me believing that I can 'give something back' in relation to HR skills and experience being a vital element in any organisation, and invaluable in driving the organisation forwards.

    I have read comments about 'woe betide if you question / challenge', however I would see this as an integral part of a Governor's role, as it would be in a HR role in industry. HR needs to add value and provide competitive advantage, which is something I will explore at my meeting tomorrow.

    In summary, my advice would be to think about the reasons this role interests you and how you feel you could contribute to the role. Any benefits you receive as a consequence I believe are an added bonus.
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  • Hi Laura,

    I have recently applied to become a Governor at my daughter's secondary school, which is an academy, and am attending an informal meeting tomorrow.

    My main reason for applying is to help support the education of our 'workforce of the future', with a vested interest in my daughter's education. At the stage in my career, this is more about me believing that I can 'give something back' in relation to HR skills and experience being a vital element in any organisation, and invaluable in driving the organisation forwards.

    I have read comments about 'woe betide if you question / challenge', however I would see this as an integral part of a Governor's role, as it would be in a HR role in industry. HR needs to add value and provide competitive advantage, which is something I will explore at my meeting tomorrow.

    In summary, my advice would be to think about the reasons this role interests you and how you feel you could contribute to the role. Any benefits you receive as a consequence I believe are an added bonus.
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