The Corporation

Current Vacancies

Becoming a Governor or Co-opted Member of the Corporation

Are you interested in becoming a Governor or Co-opted Member of the Corporation?

The Corporation

The governing body is responsible for the overall functioning of the College. Our Board has nineteen voluntary Governors, including the Principal, a Parent Governor, Staff and Student Governors. Independent Governors are initially appointed for a 4-year period of office and can serve up to 8 years.

We are also seeking Co-opted Governors with experience and skills in audit, property management, further and higher education experience to support our sub-committee membership.

The College is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Governor appointments are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The college draws students from a wide geographical area of north and east London and from a very wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.  At present over 95% of our students are from minority ethnic communities. The Corporation welcomes applications for all sections of the community.

The role of a Governor requires energy, motivation and a commitment to attend around ten meetings each year during term time. Our Governors use their experience collectively to contribute to the academic direction, strategic planning and mission of the College, supporting the decisions of the Corporation and its committees once they have been reached on the basis of collective responsibility. Independent Governors come from a variety of backgrounds including business, education and the community. Co-opted governors are assigned to specific committees, relevant to their experience and expertise and attend approximately 3 meetings per year.

Personal qualities required to be a Governor.

Prospective governors should have the following characteristics:

• A real interest in Further Education.
• Skills and experience that will benefit the College.
• A commitment to act as an advocate for the College and to act in the best interests of the College at all times.
• A commitment to working with integrity, openness and honesty.

Training and development

Induction training is provided to all new Governors and ongoing training and support is available to enable Governors to discharge their responsibilities effectively and with confidence.

How to apply

To apply please review the Governor and Co-opted Governor role description below and submit a current CV and supporting statement, highlighting how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Applications should be sent by email to Kay Sandford-Beal, the Director of Governance at kay.sandford@sgmc.ac.uk

Alternatively, contact Kay to arrange an informal discussion.