How to become a school governor

School governors work in partnership with the headteacher and the staff in our schools to provide the best possible education for all children in Salford. They are unpaid volunteers who want to give something back to the local community.

If you can offer:

Time to attend meetings and get to know the school
Support for the headteacher and staff
Commitment to raising standards in the school
Dedication to the work of the governing body

Salford schools need people like you and we would like to hear from you.

Governor Services is part of Salford Children's Services and we provide support to governors in Salford's schools.

If you become a school governor we provide:

Training to help you understand your job as a governor
Advice via the Governor Services helpline
Information throughout your time as a governor and particularly when you are new to the role
Support for you at meetings

School governors come from the different sections of the school community such as parents, local businesses, community groups, religious communities and the Local Authority. If you can help, get in touch now.

How to apply to be an LA governor

To become a LA governor, please download, complete and return the application form below. There are also links to details of the process and criteria by which candidates are identified and guidance notes for the completion of the application form.