Foundation Governor
Saint Thomas More Language College, London, SW3 2QSThis job expired on 13 July 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 July 2022 at 10am
Date listed
21 October 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Fixed term - 3-year term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Voluntary role
Foundation Governor job summary
FOUNDATION GOVERNOR - St Thomas More Language College
To start as soon as possible
The school is seeking a professional and highly motivated school governor to join the governing body at this outstanding oversubscribed mixed comprehensive in the heart of Chelsea.
Foundation governors are appointed by the Archbishop to serve as his representative on the governing body of diocesan schools to ensure the Catholic Church’s mission is upheld.
Governors have oversight of the curriculum and the appointment of staff and are accountable for the performance of the school. They have a strategic role to play as well as acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher.
The governing body needs people with a mixture of skills and experience. Training is provided to help governors fulfil their very important role.
The school is an equal opportunity employer and promotes and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure and other pre-employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Saint Thomas More Language College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 637 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@stm.rbkc.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7589 9734
St Thomas More Language College is a co-educational voluntary aided school based in Kensington and Chelsea in London for students aged 11-16. It is a Roman Catholic school.
At the heart of the school’s buildings stands its chapel. Mass is celebrated at the beginning of each school day. In tutor groups, each morning, there is also a daily act of worship composed around a whole school theme. The school also has a house system and throughout the year there are a variety of inter-house competitions.
Values and vision:
St Thomas More Language College sees itself as a community living and growing in the Catholic faith. At the school, it is firmly believed that the life and teachings of Jesus Christ are the foundation of all that it undertakes. The school expects all members of its community to be responsible citizens upholding gospel values in society.
Ofsted:
“Teachers’ continuing training is outstanding, with large numbers engaged in further study and several working towards a Masters qualification. The very rich range of additional learning opportunities, including some outstanding music provision, are developing strong spiritual, moral, social, cultural and emotional experiences that are a real strength of the college. The governing body know the college intimately and work strategically with the senior team in promoting outstanding leadership.”
Arranging a visit to Saint Thomas More Language College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@stm.rbkc.sch.uk.
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