The Latymer School is currently looking for two Foundation Governors to join its Governing Board. This is a great opportunity to get hands on exposure to board level governance in a highly regarded secondary education setting. 

This role is ideal for those looking to build or deepen their Non-Executive Director skills while making a tangible contribution to shaping secondary education. Governors play a meaningful role in oversight, strategy, challenge and support - working alongside experienced professionals and education leaders. 

The board is specifically looking for experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Built environment professions, such as architecture, structural engineering, quantity surveying or estates management, to support estates planning, capital projects and long term infrastructure strategy. 
• Law, particularly employment law, to strengthen governance, compliance, people related decision making and risk oversight. 

For alumni interested in mission driven governance, transferable board skills and real world impact, this is a compelling opportunity worth exploring. Please find below further information about this opportunity.

Founded in 1624, the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton exists to support the school's long term success through prudent governance, stewardship of assets and the preservation of its values and ethos. For over four centuries, parents, alumni and friends of the school have played an active role in sustaining this legacy. Latymer continues to evolve to meet the needs of current and future pupils, investing in its estate, people and educational offer while remaining firmly rooted in its founding principles. 

The role 
The Trustees of the Latymer Foundation are seeking to appoint two Foundation Governors, with appointments expected to commence in the second half of 2026. 

Foundation Governors are appointed by the Trustees of the Latymer Foundation and serve on the Board as Governors, working collectively with the Governing Board to support the school's strategic direction, financial sustainability and performance. 

This is a voluntary, unremunerated role and offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the governance of a high performing and inclusive state school with a national reputation for excellence. Foundation Governors bring external perspective, professional expertise and independent judgement, providing oversight, constructive challenge and strategic support while respecting the distinction between governance and operational management. 

Skills and experience sought
The Trustee Board of the Latymer Foundation at Edmonton is particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Built environment professions, such as architecture, structural engineering, quantity surveying or estates management, to support estates planning, capital projects and long term infrastructure strategy. 
• Law, particularly employment law, to strengthen governance, compliance, people related decision making and risk oversight. 

Candidates from other professional backgrounds are also warmly encouraged to apply. An education background is not required. 

Person specification
Foundation Governors will bring credibility, independence and sound judgement gained through senior professional or advisory roles. They will be comfortable engaging at a strategic level, able to scrutinise complex information and to ask thoughtful, constructive questions in support of good decision making. 

Successful candidates will be values led, collaborative and collegiate, with a genuine commitment to education and public benefit. They will demonstrate discretion, integrity and professionalism, and a willingness to commit the necessary time and care to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. 

Time commitment and terms
This is a voluntary role. Reasonable, pre agreed expenses may be reimbursed.

Governors attend meetings of the Full Governing Body and typically serve on one or more committees. Meetings are held during the school year, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. The expected time commitment is four Full Governing Body meetings plus up to one committee per month depending on membership. 

Appointments are made for a fixed term, in line with the school's governance constitution. 

Diversity and inclusion
The Latymer School and the Latymer Foundation are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, and all appointments are made on merit following a fair and transparent process. 

How to apply
To apply or to find out more, please email Mary Pope, Clerk to the Governors, at governingbody@latymer.co.uk, enclosing a short CV and a brief covering note outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.