Local Governor Vacancies
About the Role
Join Us as a Local Governor – Help Shape Bright Futures Across London
At The Charter Schools Educational Trust, our mission is simple and ambitious: Better Futures for Children and Young People. From our beginnings in 2010 with just one school, we’ve grown into a vibrant family of nine schools, supported by over 600 dedicated staff, educating over 5,500 pupils from nursery to sixth form.
Our work is underpinned by excellence in teaching and learning. We’re proud to be home to a Teaching School Hub, Research School, Behaviour Hub and Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, all helping us champion outstanding education across London and the South East.
Why We Need You
Each of our schools sits in a unique community—shaped by its history, culture, and local context. To ensure every voice is heard, each school has a Local Governing Body (LGB) made up of committed volunteers who play a vital role in supporting and challenging our school leaders. We are now looking for new volunteer local governors to join LGBs across the Trust, including at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, The Belham Primary School, and Lyndhurst Primary School.
What skills and experience we're looking for
What you do need is integrity, commitment, curiosity, a little time and a lot of enthusiasm!
What you don't need is any previous experience in education or specialist qualifications.
If you can bring your skills, insight, and passion for inclusive education to our governance team, you’ll be helping shape the strategic direction of our schools and making a real difference to thousands of young people.
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. As a local governor, you’ll join a community of people working together to ensure every child receives the best possible education—regardless of background or circumstance.
If you think you could contribute to this important work, we’d love to hear from you!
Further details about the role
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a Trust where everyone feels valued, respected,and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and actively seek representation from across our communities.
Safeguarding
We are dedicated to the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this responsibility. References and an enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.
Further details about the role
How to apply
Please download an application form from the website and send it to Shalene Varcoe, Head of Governance, at svarcoe@tcset.org.uk.
If you’d like an informal chat about the role, Shalene would be delighted to speak with you.
Applications are considered on an ongoing basis.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.
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