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Local Authority Governor for Wargrave House School

Remarkable Autism Ltd

Volunteer Role

Do you want to support and challenge a non-maintained special school to achieve the very best for its learners?

We are seeking a committed and skilled Local Authority Governor to join the Governing Board at Wargrave House School, a non-maintained special school supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

This is a voluntary role and a n opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the education and lives of learners and their families.

About Remarkable Group

We are proud to deliver high-quality, innovative services that enable autistic young people and adults to live happy, fulfilled lives. Our work supports autistic individuals throughout their lives, and we continually redefine what’s possible through creative, person-centred and transformative services.

With an ambitious five-year growth plan, this is an exciting time to join Remarkable and contribute to a charity that is expanding its reach, strengthening its impact, and investing in long-term sustainability.

The Role

As a Local Authority Governor, you will be a full and equal member of the Governing Board, contributing to the strategic leadership and accountability of the school.

The role is strategic rather than operational and does not involve day-to-day management of the school. Governors work collectively to set the school’s vision, hold leaders to account, and ensure the school meets its statutory and safeguarding responsibilities.

As a Local Authority Governor, you will:

Attending Governing Body meetings (typically 4–6 per year) and Committee Meetings (typically 4–6 per year)
Reading papers and preparing for meetings
Taking part in training and development
Supporting and constructively challenging school leaders
Helping ensure the school continues to provide the best possible education and care for its learners

The time commitment is approximately 6–10 hours per month, and some meetings may take place during the school day.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who brings integrity, curiosity, and sound judgement, alongside:

A strong commitment to improving outcomes for autistic young people
Can think strategically and contribute to high-level discussions, Is confident asking questions and offering constructive challenge
Values equality, inclusion, and safeguarding
Is willing to undertake training and ongoing development and has an interest in learning and developing within a complex, mission-led organisation

Join Us

If you work in a local authority and have the skills, perspective, and motivation to help Wargrave House School thrive safely and sustainably, we would love to hear from you.

To apply

You can apply by simply visiting our career page.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from

Global Majority
Ethnically Diverse background
People of Colour
Inclusive of people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and participate in the Disability Confident scheme, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly and supported where needed. For more information on this scheme, please visit our careers page.

Our aim is to recruit quality staff for both academic and support roles in a fair, structured and supportive manner, underpinned by our Recruitment and Selection Policy and KSCIE.

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note: We will require proof of right to work i...

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