School Governor
St Olave's Grammar School
Bromley
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- Expired
- Salary:
- N/A
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2024
Job overview
School Governor
St. Olave’s Grammar School is an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ forward-looking selective Church of England school where academic standards are very high, rivalling the best schools in the country; our naturally able and inquisitive pupils are a delight to teach. We are a Voluntary Aided school which admits four forms of entry of boys at age 11, from a wide variety of backgrounds across a broad area of South London, and takes both boys and girls into the Sixth Form. Excellence is celebrated and encouraged. Though there is an emphasis on academic rigour, the school embraces and supports a wide range of activities outside the classroom. This is underpinned by a strong set of values based on trust, dignity and respect.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Board of Governors and we are keen to hear from a wide range of individuals. The role of a school governor is extremely important and many essential decisions about this school are taken by our Governing Board. School governors work together with the school leadership team to continually improve the education for every child at our school and ensure the Conditions of Service for all Staff can enable them to flourish. Our school governors have three core functions. They:
- Ensure the clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of our school;
- Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of our school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
- Oversee the financial performance of our school and make sure its money is well spent.
If you become a school governor, you will be taking on the following commitments to help make sure the school is well managed:
· Share the responsibilities of the Governing Board as summarised above.
· Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis – Governors attend three Full Governing Board meetings in person and three electronically each academic year and are normally a member of one of our Sub Committees which usually meet about three times a year each. Meetings normally last no longer than two hours.
· Undergo appropriate training. You may also be invited to sit on appointment or other panels.
If you would like to know more about the role of a school governor you are welcome to contact the Clerk to the Governors, Mr Russell Walters, russellwalters@stolavesfoundation.co.uk or Mr Andrew Rees, Headteacher arees@saintolaves.net
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About St Olave's Grammar School
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St. Olave’s is a wonderful school where you will find staff who know their pupils well and serve their individual needs, and where there is a strong sense of pride and loyalty throughout the school. We welcome pupils of all faiths and backgrounds, championing dignity and respect for all. This brings diversity and richness, which is a real strength of the school.
There is an emphasis on nurturing young people to have the wisdom, honesty and strength of character to make the right choices and have the very highest aspirations. Our academic results speak for themselves; we are one of the country’s most successful voluntary-aided selective schools. This is testament to the talents of our staff and pupils alike.
Academic, sporting, cultural and moral excellence is celebrated and encouraged, within and beyond the classroom. Our co-curricular programme is outstanding; sport, music, drama, DofE, clubs and societies are very strong. We want our pupils to participate fully in the life of the school so they become independent and creative young people who will make their mark in the world. Olavians will be encouraged not to be preoccupied by the fear of failure, but be prepared to give things a go even if there is a risk of not succeeding.
If you’re looking for a place to work, then please do come and visit us or explore our website further. The atmosphere in our School is truly unique – it is a community which is welcoming, caring and inspiring. This is enriched further by the number of Old Olavians who return to school after they leave, offering their support and guidance to our current pupils.
"I have many fond memories that will stay with me throughout my life. You have continually inspired me to strive to do my very best. I know that I can go into the real world and be confident about what I can achieve.”
Sixth Form Leaver
We hope all of our pupils will be able to say this when they move on to the next stage of their lives.
Andrew Rees, Headteacher
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