A campaign has been launched by the Department of Education (DE)
to encourage applications for the role of a DE school governor at
Voluntary Grammar Schools.
The Board of Governors of the majority of Voluntary Grammar
schools are due to be reconstituted throughout 2025.
School governors play an important role in the management of a
school, alongside the Principal and school staff.
Minister of Education said: “School
governors are volunteers who come from all backgrounds to play a
vital role in the running of our schools.
“If you have a strong commitment and a willingness to
make a unique difference to young people in your local community,
I encourage you to apply to be a school governor.
“You do not need to have formal qualifications to serve
as a governor. Volunteers can bring a wide range of skills and
experience from their working and personal lives to school Boards
of Governors. Being a school governor provides various
opportunities to develop new skills.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to express my
sincere thanks to all those that have previously volunteered to
become a school governor. Their commitment, dedication and
contribution, has made a positive impact to the greater school
community.”
Successful applicants will be expected to take up the post for a
four-year term of office.
The Department encourages applications from all sections of the
community and previous experience, or formal qualifications are
not required. Anyone aged 18 or over can volunteer to become a
school governor.
If you are interested in applying to become a Departmental school
governor, you can find further information and details on how to
apply at https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/school-governor-appointments
Notes to editors:
- The reconstitution of school governors involves retaining
existing school governors and recruiting new governors.
