St John’s is a leading independent, co-educational school for pupils aged 11 to 18, offering day, weekly and flexible boarding options. The Saint John’s School Foundation is a charity with Royal Charter, and its trustee board is the Governing Council.

The Governing Council is looking for a new governor/trustee, who is a qualified accountant with 5+ years post qualification experience. This is an exciting time to join St John’s School, with a new Chair in post and an array of interesting projects and strategic development plans afoot.

Members of Council share collective responsibility for the governance of the School and work collaboratively to support the Head and Senior Leadership Team. The role is strategic, non-executive, and Governors are not involved in the day-to-day operational management of the School. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in education, must be able to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgement and contribute constructively to collective decision making.

This is a voluntary, non-executive position.

About the School

Founded in 1851 St John’s has always been progressive and has developed significantly over time to meet the changing needs of the pupils it educates. Core values of courtesy, kindness, respect and tolerance hold true and remain integral to what it means to be part of St John’s.

The School’s mission is “to create an environment that is kind, supportive and full of opportunity, that inspires and equips pupils to thrive now and in the future”. Renowned for its outstanding pastoral care and friendly, relaxed and purposeful atmosphere, the success of St John’s is underpinned by a strong sense of community, a vibrant house system and an exemplary co-curricular programme. Small class sizes with outstanding teaching leads to a positive learning environment in the classroom. St John’s is a creative, ambitious and inclusive co-educational learning community where young people thrive and achieve.

Closing date: 9.00am, 7 May 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.