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Role descriptions for governance professionals

Use our role descriptions to support the recruitment, appraisal and development of governance professionals.

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02/11/2026
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Use and adapt our model role descriptions to support the recruitment, appraisal and development of governance professionals. We have separate role descriptions for:

  • governance professionals in a maintained school
  • governance professionals supporting academy committees in a multi academy trust
  • lead governance professionals in a multi academy trust (MAT)
  • lead governance professionals in a single academy trust (SAT)

The role descriptions cover:

  • role purpose
  • key duties/responsibilities
  • person specification

The role descriptions should be adapted to suit the needs of your school/trust.

GP in a maintained school

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GP supporting academy committees

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Lead GP in a MAT

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Lead GP in a SAT

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A career pathway for governance professionals

NGA has developed a career pathway which includes relevant job titles, the type of work and hours, earning potential and role requirements, qualifications and CPD.

It is designed to support current and aspiring governance professionals as well as governing boards and employers in schools, trusts and service providers.

Explore the pathway
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