Chair of Governors
Downe House
West Berkshire
- New
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 7 September 2024
Job overview
At both an exciting and challenging time in education and for independent schools, Downe House is looking to appoint a Chair of Governors to provide strategic leadership to the Governing Body of the School.
This is a non-executive pro-bono appointment which brings your skills in leadership, governance and strategic decision-making to the world of education.
The Chair of Governors will lead and direct the very able Governing Body, set the agenda and strategy (in collaboration with the Headmistress) and ensure it is an effective team leading the School’s strategic vision.
We welcome applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds. Previous experience in education or as a Chair of Governors is not necessary, as full training will be provided.
Governors are appointed for a 3-year term and may serve a maximum of 3 terms.
For full details of this opportunity, please read the Vacancy Information Pack below.
Closing date: 7 September 2024.
Downe House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and adhere to, and comply with, the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures at all times.
The successful candidate will have to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and a social media check.
Attached documents
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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