School Director

Your Opportunity to Shape the Future of Education in Your Local Area. Wolverhampton Grammar School is seeking dedicated and thoughtful individuals to join our Director's Board. At WGS, we call our governing board members, Directors. Founded in 1512, We are proud to be one of the oldest schools in the country but forward-looking in our approach. We provide education to boys and girls from Reception through to Year 13 (ages 4 - 18) across our Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form and our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures. For us, great education is more than academic achievement. We nurture our students to understand how to exist in this, their world with confidence. That we can all make a difference. Your Role as a Director As a school Director, you will play a crucial role in:

• Setting the strategic direction of the school and ensuring we achieve our mission and objectives.
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring its viability.
• Ensuring the school provides a high-quality education to all students.
• Acting as a critical friend to the school leadership, providing support and challenge.
We are looking for:
• Passion and commitment to education and young people
• The ability to analyse and interpret information.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to challenge and ask critical questions.
Skills in accountancy or finance, whether acquired through working in industry or through running your own business, would be valuable, but not essential. Similarly, anyone from a background in nutrition or health would be welcome. Previous experience in governance may be helpful, but we provide training and support to all our Directors. We particularly welcome prospective Directors from minority ethnic backgrounds. Commitments involve attending approximately 6 early-evening meetings per year, with visits to the school during the working day encouraged where possible. Benefits of Being a Director:
• Making a real difference to the lives of young people.
• Developing new skills and enhancing your CV.
• Gaining insights into the education sector.
• Working with a team of committed and like-minded individuals.
Please note that this is not a paid position. If you wish to apply, please email a letter of application to recruitment@wgs-sch.net, detailing why you would be suitable for the role. For more information about the School, please contact Carrie Clines on .


• Passion and commitment to education and young people
• The ability to analyse and interpret information.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to challenge and ask critical questions.
Skills in accountancy or finance, whether acquired through working in industry or through running your own business, would be valuable, but not essential. Similarly, anyone from a background in nutrition or health would be welcome. Previous experience in governance may be helpful, but we provide training and support to all our Directors. We particularly welcome prospective Directors from minority ethnic backgrounds. Commitments involve attending approximately 6 early-evening meetings per year, with visits to the school during the working day encouraged where possible.

Wolverhampton Grammar School is seeking dedicated and thoughtful individuals to join our Director's Board. At WGS, we call our governing board members, Directors. Founded in 1512, We are proud to be one of the oldest schools in the country but forward-looking in our approach. We provide education to boys and girls from Reception through to Year 13 (ages 4 - 18) across our Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form and our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures. For us, great education is more than academic achievement. We nurture our students to understand how to exist in this, their world with confidence. That we can all make a difference.