Sixth Form College Governor

Overview

We are recruiting volunteer Governors for King Edward VI College in Nuneaton and Gateway College in Leicester, both colleges are part of the Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust (BFMAT), which is sponsored by Coventry University.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, experience and insight to help shape the future of post-16 education and support young people in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge
• Support and monitor educational performance and outcomes
• Contribute to financial oversight and risk management
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and student experience

Qualifications and experience

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in: Finance, HR, Education, Law, Estates, Strategic Leadership, Business or Community Leadership.

You do not need prior governance or education experience, as a full induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Time commitment

The role involves attending around six meetings per year (a mixture of online and in-person and usually in the evening), reading papers in advance, and occasionally visiting the College or attending events. Collectively, this equates to a commitment of around 1-2 hours per month, with flexibility to contribute more if willing and available.

Benefits and impact

In return, you will make a real difference to learners' lives, develop your leadership skills, gain valuable governance experience, grow your professional network, and support your local community.

Diversity and inclusion

BFMAT actively encourages applications from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to reflect the communities it serves.

How to apply

Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Victoria Wilkes, Senior Governance Officer, by midday on 15 April 2026.

The covering letter should outline your motivation for becoming a Governor, the skills and experience you would bring to the role and how you feel you could contribute to the work of the BFMAT. If you have a preference for becoming a Governor at either Gateway College or King Edward VI College, please indicate this in your covering letter.

Informal discussions

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Victoria Wilkes. Interviews are expected to be held in mid-May.