- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 424 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Governors - Voluntary Positions
More than one location, Education Learning Trust76 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Academy Governing Boards meet one per term (3 meetings per year)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 4 year term of office
Pay scale
- This is a voluntary position
What skills and experience we're looking for
Help Shape the Future of Education
Few voluntary roles offer the opportunity to influence the lives of thousands of children, support hundreds of dedicated staff and help shape the future of local communities.
As a Governor of Education Learning Trust, you will play an important role in ensuring our schools deliver the highest standards of education and achieve the best possible outcomes for every pupil. Working alongside dedicated volunteers and experienced leaders, you will contribute to effective governance, provide appropriate support and challenge, and help shape the future direction and long-term success of the Trust.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your professional expertise in a role that combines purpose, influence and impact. If you are passionate about education, community and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Governors are responsible for supporting and challenging school leaders, monitoring educational performance, overseeing key aspects of school governance, and helping to ensure that the school provides the best possible outcomes for all pupils.
What we are looking for:
We currently have a number of vacancies in schools across our trust.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and sectors. Previous governance experience is not essential, as training and support will be provided.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Education and school improvement
- Finance, audit or risk management
- Human resources and organisational development
- Legal and compliance
- Estates, property or facilities management
- Digital technology and cyber security
- Marketing, communications or public relations
- Business leadership and strategic planning
- Community engagement and partnership working
Above all, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Integrity, independence and accountability
- The ability to challenge constructively and work collaboratively
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and energy to the role
- Time Commitment
What the school offers its staff
About Education Learning Trust:
Education Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, educating over 3500 pupils from age 2 to 16. We are very proud of our inclusive ethos to Collaborate, Empower and Achieve and we provide over 490 employees with an inspiring and innovative place to work.
With five schools serving local communities across Stockport, the Trust benefits from strong collaboration and a shared commitment to educational excellence. Our scale is large enough to offer strategic influence and meaningful impact, whilst remaining connected to the individual needs of each school and community we serve.
What you will gain:
- The opportunity to contribute to educational excellence and social impact
- Experience of governance and strategic leadership
- Professional development through governance training
- The chance to work alongside experienced educational and business leaders
- The satisfaction of making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
ELT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices. This is in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002.
All offers of employment are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Education Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- tpayton@educationlearningtrust.com
Education Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, educating over 3500 pupils from age 2 to 16 in the Greater Manchester area. The Trust is proud of its inclusive ethos to Collaborate, Empower and Achieve and provides its employees with an inspiring and innovative place to work, with exceptional training and development opportunities.
As a Trust employee, you will receive excellent benefits, including a highly competitive salary, well-regarded pension scheme, excellent career development opportunities and support for your health and wellbeing, with our award-winning employee assistance programme.
Our vision at ELT is to create an exceptional learning journey for all, by providing exciting, innovative and challenging learning communities;
school improvement strategies arising from evidenced based research and professional enquiry; opportunities for professional development and leadership; a celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of individual settings; innovation in practice by recognising the value of learning partnerships, both locally and nationally.
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- Website
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