External governor recruitment support

Suggested websites for support for schools and governing boards with external governor recruitment.

Further information

Governors for Schools 

This is an independent charity dedicated to recruiting volunteers to serve on school governing bodies across England. Schools can register a vacancy using their online form and specify the skills and attributes you’re looking for. They will then find a volunteer that best matches your requirements.

Governors for Schools also offer recruitment resources and e-learning.

Governors for Schools - Effective Governors, Excellent Schools

Governors for Schools also have a Chair recruitment service. This is a paid for service that includes targeted head-hunting and pro-active outreach.

Governors for Schools - Chair Recruitment Service

National Governance Association - governor recruitment

‘The role of school governors and trustees' (YouTube video)