Saint Pius X Catholic High School

Saint Pius X Catholic High School

'LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU'

Governing Body 2023/2024

 

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)
  • Nicole Taylor (Vice Chair of Governors as of 09/12/2023)
  • Father Patrick Harrigan

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.

  • Dr Natalie Gorton
  • Mrs 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.

  • 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 2023/2024

Sue Smith

Ongoing

Headteacher

Declared

 

Frances Walsh

08/09/2018-07/09/2026

Foundation

None

 

Nicole Taylor

26/10/2018-23/10/2026

Foundation

None

 

Fr. Patrick Harrigan

19/10/2018-18/10/2026

Foundation

None

 

Amie Sahman 01/01/2019-18/10/2026 LA   None

 

Full Name

Term of Office

Governor Status

Business interest

Attendance 2023/2024

Mrs Amy Shaw

15/03/2024 - 14/03/2028

Parent

None

Dr Natalie Gorton

20/10/2023 - 19/10/2027

Parent

None

 

Sandra Butterworth

01/01/2019-31/12/2027

Co-opted

None

Simon Roberts 01/01/2019-28/03/2024 Staff None