Saint Pius X Catholic High School

Saint Pius X Catholic High School

'LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU'

Governing Body 2024/2025

HEADTEACHER

  • Sue Smith (Headteacher)

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.

  • Vanessa Hailes - Acting Chair of Governors
  • Cristian Gurran
  • Deborah Tibble
  • Pat Hunter
  • Ann Neale
  • Cathal Farragher
  • Daniel Steele

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.

  • John Griffiths

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.

  • Dr Natalie Gorton
  • Amy Shaw

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.

  • Samantha Perrin

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 Service

Appointed by

Business Interest

Attendance 2024/2025

Sue Smith

Ongoing

Headteacher

By Virtue of Office

 

 

Mr Cristian Gurran

04/09/2024 – 03/09/2028

Foundation

Appointed by  Foundation/Trust

 

 

Mr John Griffiths

16/09/2024 - 15/09/2028

LA Governor 

Appointed by the LA Term of office

 

 

Ann Marie Hudson

06/12/2023 – 05/12/2027

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

 

 Removed

Bob Sawyer

22/04/2024 – 19/09/2024

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

 

 

John Ryan

22/04/2024 – 23/09/2024

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

 

 

Father Patrick Harrigan

19/10/2022 – 19/09/2024

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

 

 

Sandra Butterworth

01/01/2019 – 31/12/2027

Co-opted

Appointed by Governors

 

 

Dr Natalie Gorton

20/10/2023 – 19/10/2027

Parent

Appointed by Parents

 

 

Amy Shaw

15/03/2024 – 14/03/2028

Parent

Appointed by Parents

 

Samantha Perrin

15/04/2024 – 14/04/2028

Staff

Appointed by Staff

 

 

Vanessa Hailes

02/10/2024 - 01/10/2028

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

 

 

Deborah Tibble

14/10/2024 - 13/10/2028

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

 

 

Pat Hunter

14/10/024 - 13/10/2028

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

Ann Neale

14/10/2024 - 13/10/2028

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

Cathal Farragher

14/10/2024 - 13/10/2028

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

Daniel Steele 

14/10/2024 - 13/10/2028

Foundation

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

Name
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