Interested in joining our governance team?
Do you share our vision of children leaving primary school well-prepared for secondary school, achieving the qualifications they need to support their employability and to know themselves well and have the social emotional skills to make and maintain positive, healthy relationships?
If you do then a role in one of our governance teams could be for you. Take a read of our governance brochure (right) to find out more about how a governor role enriches the lives of our pupils as well as for those individuals who serve on our Local Governing Boards (LGB).
What do some of our current governors have to say about their role?
"I became a school governor to become more active in my local community. I have found that my skills and experience from my professional life have been of use as a governor and equally I have enjoyed looking at different information to that in my day job and supporting the school and wider trust where appropriate. I am really proud to be a governor and part of the wider Lumen Learning Trust as together we seek to obtain better outcomes for all our pupils."
Trust Director and former Riverbridge governor
"Interacting with pupils when on a visit and listening to their enthusiasm about the things they are doing and accomplishing in school is an absolute privilege of the role. It has allowed me to develop my own personal skill set and the training available to me as a governor has led to a deeper understanding of the education landscape."
Darley Dene governor
"As the CEO of a children's mental health charity, I’m passionate about ensuring children and young people have the support they need to flourish in a nurturing learning environment. Working alongside dedicated staff, parents, and fellow governors , I help to support key strategic decisions that improve learning, wellbeing, and school development."
Ewell Grove governor
"I felt I could combine my past experience working in management with my education experience by joining a local school governing body. A favourite part of my role is undertaking a governor's visit to school that includes a 'pupil voice' where pupils from all year groups talk openly about a topic, it is so refreshing to hear their views and experiences first-hand. My time as a governor has helped me gain valuable knowledge and the online training provided has been relevant and of a high standard."
Saxon Governor
"Having worked in the private sector my whole life, it was really eye opening to witness first-hand the challenges the schools face when I became a governor. The level of creativity all school staff bring to the table is astonishing. The thing I love best about my role are the visits I get to undertake where I can speak to the children directly and hear from them what makes them feel safe and happy and their honest thoughts on what a school could improve to make their experience even better. Their confidence in speaking to a governor and being able to be so honest is heartwarming."
Saxon Governor
What roles are available to me?
Our role advertisement provides more detail about the role, what we can offer you and how to apply.
Click on the image on the right to be taken to the full advertisement.
Ready to join us?
Use the link below to complete our Governor Expression of Interest form.
If you have any queries you would like answered prior to completing the form please contact our Governance Professional, Lisa Cosgrave, via clerktogovernors@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk.
