Volunteer School Governor

About Us

Dolphin School is a warm, nurturing independent Christian prep school in the heart of Battersea, London, educating children aged 2 to 11 years.
Guided by our core values of Love, Wisdom and Truth, we are committed to developing the whole child, fostering intellectual curiosity, moral character and compassionate community spirit.

The school continues to thrive, with a strong reputation for pastoral care, academic ambition and a distinctive Christian ethos that underpins every aspect of school life.

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Governing Board.
As a School Governor, you will play a vital role as a “critical friend” — supporting and challenging the leadership team to ensure the best possible education and care for every child.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and upholding the school’s strategic direction, vision and Christian ethos.
• Holding the Headteacher to account for educational performance and pupil wellbeing.
• Ensuring the school’s financial and property resources are effectively managed.
• Serving on one of our two key committees alongside Full Governing Board Meetings:
  • Finance & Property
  • SEEC (Safeguarding, Education, Ethos & Compliance)

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Safeguarding and child protection
• Early Years education and development
• Communication, marketing or stakeholder engagement
• Legal, compliance or governance

Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Time Commitment

Governors attend approximately 3 full governing board meetings per year, as well as termly committee meetings and occasional school visits.
The average commitment is around 4–6 hours per month, with flexibility depending on the role and time of year.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference in a vibrant and values-driven school community.
• Full induction, training and mentoring for new governors.
• The chance to develop professional skills in leadership, governance and strategy.
• The satisfaction of contributing to the growth and success of a respected independent Christian school.

To Apply

If you are passionate about education and would like to contribute to Dolphin School’s continued success, please get in touch for an application form.

Contact Lynette Lonsdale at finance@dolphinschool.org.uk or call 020 7924 3472.
Applications should be submitted by 11.12.25.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Eligibility

Applicants must be over 18 years old and not disqualified from serving as a school governor under the relevant regulations.