Saint Pius X Catholic High School

Saint Pius X Catholic High School

'LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU'

Governing Body 2022/2023

 

FOUNDATION GOVERNORS (appointed by the Bishop of Hallam)

These have a special responsibility for ensuring that the character of the school as a Catholic Voluntary Aided School is preserved and developed in accordance with our Mission Statement.

  • Sue Smith (Headteacher)
  • Frances Walsh (Chair of Governors)
  • Ciarán McGeeney (Vice Chair of Governors)
  • Nicole Taylor
  • Father Patrick

LA GOVERNOR (appointed by Rotherham local authority)

LA governors must govern in the interests of the school and not represent or advocate for the political or other interests of the local authority.

  • Amie Sahman

CO OPTED GOVERNOR (appointed by the Governing Body)

Co-opted Governors are appointed to assist the governors to undertake their strategic objectives, ensuring the board has the skills and capacity to carry out its functions effectively.

  • Sandra Butterworth

PARENT GOVERNOR (elected by parents)

Use their perspective to help the board understand a parent's viewpoint. This will help the board make good decisions and maintain a link between governance and the parent community.

  • Amanda Hirst
  • Kate Ford

STAFF GOVERNOR (elected by members of staff)

Use their perspective to help the board understand a staff's viewpoint. This will help the board make good decisions and maintain a link between governance and the school community.

  • Simon Roberts

CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS (appointed by the Governing Body)

To support the board and to make sure it is as effective as it can be.

  • Sharon Graham

   WHAT DO WE DO?

The Governing Body works as a team, in close co-operation with the Head teacher and all staff. All governors and staff contribute to the Catholic character of the school and the Catholic nature of the education provided, as set out in its mission statement.

THE GOVERNING BODY HAS THE FOLLOWING CORE STRATEGIC FUNCTIONS:

Establishing the strategic direction, by:

  • Setting the vision, values, and objectives for the school
  • Agreeing the school improvement strategy with priorities and targets
  • Meeting statutory duties

Ensuring accountability, by:

  • Appointing the Head teacher
  • Monitoring progress towards targets
  • Performance managing the Head teacher
  • Engaging with stakeholders
  • Contribution to school self-evaluation

Ensuring financial probity, by:

  • Setting the budget
  • Monitoring spending against the budget
  • Ensuring value for money is obtained
  • Ensuring risks to the organisation are managed

 

 

Full Name

Term of Office

Governor Status

Business interest

Attendance 2022/23

Sue Smith

Ongoing

Headteacher

Declared

100%

Frances Walsh

08/09/2018-07/09/2026

Foundation

None

100%

Ciaran McGeeney

07/12/2016-06/12/2024

Foundation

None

100%

Nicole Taylor

26/10/2018-23/10/2026

Foundation

None

66%

Fr. Patrick

19/10/2018-18/10/2026

Foundation

None

66%

 

Full Name

Term of Office

Governor Status

Business interest

Attendance 2022/23

Amie Sahman

19/10/2022-18/10/2026

LA appointed

None

66%

Amanda Hirst

07/12/2020-06/12/2024

Parent

None

66%

Kate Ford

15/03/2023 - 15/032027 

Parent

None

 

Sandra Butterworth

01/01/2019-31/12/2023

Co-opted

None

0%

Simon Roberts

01/01/2019-31/08/2023

Staff

None

66%

 

Full Name

Term of Office

Governor Status

Business interest

Karen Carr

01/09/2015-07/08/2022

LA appointed

None

Amie Sahman

18/10/2018-19/10/2022

Parent

None