Chair of the Local School Governing Board
Oxford High School for Girls GDST
Oxfordshire
- Salary:
- The role is not remunerated
- Job type:
- Part Time, Casual
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2025
Job overview
Are you interested in school leadership and/or the education of young people?
Are you local to Oxford and do you offer board experience?
If you are looking to give something back to the local community in Oxford and develop your professional skills in strategic planning and expand your network, this is a great opportunity to join Oxford High School as the Chair of the Local School Governing Board.
The Role
Being a School Governing Board Chair at a Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) school is a rewarding experience, providing an opportunity to be a part of the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. Our Governors are an important feature of our success, acting as a local level of governance and being valued ambassadors for our school and the GDST within the local community.
The Chair leads the School Governing Board in providing constructive feedback to the Head and their team regarding the strategic development and performance of the school.
You will also assist in ensuring the School Governing Board is comprised of individuals who can contribute to the delivery of the key functions and the performance of the school. In order to continually enhance the functioning of the School Governing Board, you will oversee an annual review of the School Governing Board with the support of the GDST Trust Office.
Your relationship with the Head is a key element of this role, as you will act as a ‘critical friend’ providing an appropriate balance of challenge and support to the Head, including assisting with school initiatives such as fundraising events.
Along with the School Governing Board, you will act as ambassadors for the school and the School Governing Board both at school events and in the wider local community.
The Governors meetings are held once per term (3 times per year) in addition to which one day a month will be required.
The role is not remunerated.
Previous experience of working in a school is not essential.
Applicants from numerous fields with a passion for girls’ education are warmly invited to apply.
About Oxford High School:
Since its foundation almost 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford's historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education.
Oxford High School is the only all through girls’ school based in Oxford with girls aged from 4 to 19. It is about to celebrate its 150th year in 2026 of educating and inspiring young women to take on the world, boldly, fearlessly and with compassion.
About the Girls’ Day School Trust
The Girls’ Day School Trust is a family of independent schools across England and Wales. Our schools deliver innovative learning for girls aged three to eighteen. From nursery, primary and prep school, throughout secondary school and Sixth Form, they learn in an environment where every girl thrives.
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For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact governance@wes.gdst.net
Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 20th January 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Oxford High School for Girls GDST
- Belbroughton Road, Oxford
- Oxfordshire
- OX2 6XA
- United Kingdom
Oxford High School is an independent, non-denominational, all-through school for girls without nursery and with sixth form, situated in three sites in Summertown, North Oxford. It is one of 26 members of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), meaning it is governed by the council and operates according to the trust’s policy. The school provides 906 places for primary, secondary and sixth-form students aged 4-19.
Oxford High School was founded in 1875 and is the oldest girls' school in the city.
Headteacher
Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge
Values and Vision
Oxford High believes it balances academic rigour with the chance for girls to explore their creativity and adventurous side, resulting in an encouraging and vibrant school full of high-achieving girls. As with other GDST schools, it aims to be an educational institution that shows principles, boldness, a strong network community and a girls-first attitude.
ISI
“The quality of pupils’ achievements is exceptional. Oxford High School is highly successful in meeting its aim to encourage girls to be ambitious in all areas of life and has fully met the recommendation from the previous inspection to maintain the high standards of learning and personal development. Pupils reach very high standards in their GCSE, International GCSE and A-level examinations and in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and most are successful in achieving their first choice of course at highly selective universities.”
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