Partners
School Governor
Influence the strategy and development of a school in your community, helping to ensure healthy STEM growth.
As part of the Government’s ‘Take a Closer Look’ Campaign, which seeks to encourage more young people to consider engineering careers, the IMechE is actively encouraging its members to become school governors and trustees. Our members can use the Inspiring Governance programme, to join local school governing boards and make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Working as part of a governing board, you will be able to help shape the strategic direction of a school. You will oversee the school’s performance, its budget and act as guardians of its vision and values. You will also challenge and support the head teacher and help them as they raise standards throughout the school.
By volunteering as a school governor, you will be uniquely placed to show young people how rewarding, enjoyable and relevant a career in engineering can be. This will enable you to promote engineering to the next generation and provide the ideal opportunity for continued STEM outreach.
This might be by:
• Working with the senior leadership team to develop an engineering strategy;
• Liaising with careers leads;
• Making links with organisations and industry who can help provide speakers, work shadowing or direct experiences to give young people first-hand experience of engineering.
Time commitment and location
As a governor you will be required to attend in-person meetings each half term, school monitoring visits, meeting preparation, and undertaking training and development.
Opportunities are available across each IMechE UK region and can be done both virtually and in person.
Requirements and training
An induction, learning resources, training and buddy scheme are all available to help you fulfil the role.