Finance-Savvy School Governor

Join Grand Avenue's diverse governing board and help guide its finances. As a volunteer you'll support budgeting and resource management. With meetings twice per term, this role offers a chance to make a real impact on our 670 pupils.

Grand Avenue Primary is dedicated to providing a quality education for every child. We face the ongoing challenge of managing our resources wisely while supporting our ambitious school improvement plan. As a co-opted governor on the R&F committee, you will:

• Review and monitor budgets: Work closely with our school business manager and headteacher to ensure that funds are allocated efficiently.
• Provide financial oversight: Use your experience to scrutinise expenditure and challenge current practices where necessary.
• Contribute to strategic planning: Help shape financial policies and long-term resource strategies that underpin our school's success.
• Collaborate with a committed team: Be part of a diverse board that values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

While finance experience is highly valued, enthusiasm and a willingness to engage with the school's strategic priorities are key.

At Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, our co-opted governor plays an important role in ensuring that every pound is spent wisely in support of our school improvement plan. We are looking for an individual with practical finance experience who is keen to contribute to our community—even if you don't tick every single box.

What You'll Bring

• Finance Experience: A background in budgeting, financial planning, or resource management is highly valued. We understand that you may not be an expert in every aspect of school governance, but your practical experience in managing finances will be a major asset.
• Analytical Insight: Your ability to review budgets, monitor expenditure, and interpret financial data will help support effective decision-making. A willingness to learn new methods and tools is just as important as any current expertise.
• Collaborative Spirit: You will work closely with the headteacher, business manager, and fellow governors. While prior governance experience is useful, your open-mindedness and readiness to work as part of a diverse team are equally important.

Key Qualities

• Integrity & Accountability: A strong commitment to transparency and high ethical standards will ensure that resources are managed responsibly.
• Passion for Education: We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in improving the educational experience for our 670 pupils. Your enthusiasm will help drive our mission forward.
• Willingness to Grow: No one is expected to know everything from the start. If you have a good foundation in finance and are keen to develop further in a supportive environment, you'll fit right in.
• Attention to Detail: A careful approach to monitoring financial details and a readiness to challenge current practices when necessary will contribute to our long-term financial stability.

If you have solid finance experience, are keen to learn, and are committed to making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that every pound is well spent, directly enhancing the educational experience of our pupils. By guiding our financial decisions, you will help:

• Secure the school's long-term financial sustainability.
• Ensure resources are available to invest in teaching, learning, and community initiatives.
• Drive improvements in financial transparency and efficiency, ultimately supporting better outcomes for our children.

Your contribution as a finance-focussed governor will not only help maintain the high standards at Grand Avenue Primary but also shape its future for the benefit of the entire community.

We're happy to answer questions here on Reach or over the phone. Shortlisted candidates will first have a phone call with the chair, followed by an in-person meeting with the headteacher.