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.

About Dollar Academy

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 1,300 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. A belief in developing the whole person is central to the Dollar ethos.

We have been named as the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2024, and as Top Private School in Europe 2025 by Education Insider.

The Academy is very much at the heart of the town – it is a major local employer and values highly its relationship with the wider community. The school itself is a friendly, supportive, hardworking and committed community of staff and pupils who enjoy cordial, professional and productive working relationships.

The school’s location is undoubtedly one of the most scenic in the country, set against the Ochil Hills and the historic Castle Campbell, but within easy reach of the major towns of the Central Belt and just 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The Dollar community is welcoming and vibrant. The whole school sits within a single, stunning 70-acre campus.

Our Values

Work Hard
\n Hard work leads to success, creativity and innovation. Our pupils and staff demonstrate a strong work ethic, with ambition and excellence being encouraged. We want everyone to strive to be the best they can.

Get Involved
\n There is a very wide range of subjects and activities on offer at Dollar and teachers work hard to make lessons interesting. Involvement and participation in all aspects of school and community life build confidence and resilience, whilst also allowing our youngsters to try new things and develop their passion.

Be Kind
\n ‘Kindness’ is no trite playground buzzword; it demands an even higher level of behavioural engagement than tolerance or respect. We believe in a positive and generous approach, in collaboration and cooperation, and in leadership that is about compassion and service.