Governor

Dollar Academy is seeking to recruit new Governors to join its Board. We are looking for individuals who can bring a range of skills, experience and perspectives to support the Academy's strategic direction and long-term success. Dollar Academy has been a co-educational day and boarding school since its foundation in 1818. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 1300 pupils aged 5-18. Our focus is on encouraging the individual talents and ambitions of every young person, in a positive and supportive environment that fosters the development of transferable skills, self-confidence and strong personal values. The Sunday Times named Dollar Academy as Scottish Independent School of the Year for 2024 and in 2025 Education Insider named us their Top Private School in Europe. The Academy is a registered charity, and the Board of Governors are its Trustees. Our Board, which meets in person three times a year, is composed of individuals with the skills and experience to assist the Trust in carrying out its aims and objectives, and who are committed to the successful stewardship of Dollar Academy. The Board exercises a general supervision and oversight of the School and everything connected with it, oversees its financial affairs and develops strategies to continue the success of the School into the future. We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with experience in Fundraising and Advancement, Safeguarding, Law, or Buildings and Estate Management. However, these are not the only backgrounds we are seeking, and we welcome expressions of interest from anyone who is committed to the education and wellbeing of young people and who believes they can make a valuable contribution to the Board. All Governor roles are voluntary, but appropriate travel expenses will be paid.