Community Governor at Holmer Green Senior School

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About this Role

Aboutthe school

Holmer GreenSenior School is a great school with very high aspirations located near HighWycombe in Buckinghamshire. Our missionis to support students to become the best possible versions of themselves inevery way. Our values that underpin thisare: Be Kind; Work Hard; Pursue Excellence; Have Passion and Curiosity. We have a strong reputation for education,both academically and pastorally. We arean inclusive school, having a higher than national number of students with SENDneeds, and demand high standards from our school community.

Aboutthe role

School Governanceplays a vital role in the education of young people. The role of a School Governor is tocontribute to the work of the Governing Body in ensuring the highest possible standardsof achievement for all students by:

§ - Ensuringclarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction

§ - Holdingschool leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and itsstudents, and the performance management of staff

§ - Askingprobing questions of school leaders

§ - Monitoringand evaluating the progress the school is making towards the achievement of itsaims and objectives

§ - Ensuringall students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum

§ - Overseeingthe financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spentand accounted for

§ - Actingas a link Governor on specific areas within the school, making relevant enquiresof staff and reporting to the governing body.

Plansfor the future

The keychallenges for the governing body over the next three years are:

§ - Maintaininga healthy financial status

§ - Developingour facilities to meet the needs of our school population

§ - Drivingup educational standards further

How toApply
• Pleasecontact Ali McKee to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher and atour of the school: mckeea@holmer.org.uk