School Governors

What do school governors do?

They are responsible for:

  • Ensuring clear vision and ethos for the school
  • Supporting the school’s culture and values
  • Working in partnership with the Headteacher to establish the strategic direction for the school
  • Holding the school leadership to account for implementation of strategy
  • Promoting high standards of educational achievement
  • Ensuring the school’s resources are used to maximum impact
  • Overseeing its financial performance

 

Who are they?

At St Mary & St John the Governing Body has 14 members:

  • Eight Foundation Governors, including the Vicar of Cowley St John and seven others (three appointed by the Diocese and four appointed by the Parish)
  • Two Staff Governors, including the Headteacher and one other member of staff (elected by the staff team)
  • Three Parent Governors (elected by parents/carers)
  • One Local Authority Governor (nominated by the LA)

 

Making Contact

We welcome comments. You can contact us in person around the school, or by e-mail (ssmjgovernors@gmail.com), or by leaving a message at the school office.

 

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a governor, please contact the Clerk to the Governors. You can do this by e-mail (ssmjgovernors@gmail.com), or again by leaving a message at the school office.