Governor Vacancies

Becoming a Governor...

Thank you for your interest in becoming a governor at the Rowan Learning Trust schools.

The Rowan Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust of eleven schools based across Wigan, Knowsley, Bury, Lancashire and Cheshire West & Chester. We are proud to have a diverse group of seven primary schools, three secondary schools and one AP Academy. We are an education charity with our schools working collaboratively, as one entity, to improve and maintain high educational standards across our whole organisation.

The role of a governor is to support and challenge the running of the school, working with the Headteacher and other leaders, to ensure that the school is operating effectively in all respects. The membership of local governing bodies provides an opportunity for local stakeholders to be represented, e.g. parents/carers, staff and other people in the community.

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Governors play a hugely important role in maximising the potential for every young person and making sure that they are given the best educational offer and experiences.

The core functions of a Local Governing Committee are:

  • To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

  • Hold leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and it's pupils

  • Oversee the financial performance of the organisation and make sure it's money well spent

We are looking for governors who can make a positive difference in the lives of our pupils, families, colleagues and communities in line with the Trust's vision, mission and values.

The Trust are seeking individuals that can offer expertise and experience in any of the following areas:

  • Business

  • Education/teaching

  • Finance and accounting

  • Safeguarding

  • HR

  • Health and safety

  • Premises

  • Legal

  • SEND

  • Technology & systems

  • Data Analysis

  • Risk/compliance

Expressing your interest of becoming a Governor at one of our schools:

This is a voluntary role, if you are over 18 and would like to become a governor at one of our schools then please register your interest by emailing:enquiries@rlt.education

The Rowan Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and Governors to share this commitment. Before your appointment as a Governor is confirmed, you will be required to undertake suitability checks, including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) application.