Become a Foundation Governor
The All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT) is currently seeking to recruit Foundation Governors for a number of our Schools local Boards, across the Trust.
The Local Academy Council (LAC) plays a vital role in supporting the mission and strategic direction of the Catholic Multi Academy Trust (CMAT) at a local level. Rooted in the values and teachings of the Catholic Church, the LAC serves as a key link between the individual academy, its parish community, and the wider Trust. The primary responsibilities of the LAC include:
- Faithful Stewardship and Ethos: Uphold and promote the Catholic identity, values, and mission of the academy, ensuring Gospel principles guide all aspects of school life.
- Advocacy and Ambassadorship: Act as advocates of the Trust’s vision and strategy while serving as ambassadors for the local academy within the Trust, parish and wider community to build partnerships.
- Support and Accountability: Provide local support and challenge to school leaders by monitoring standards, inclusion, safeguarding, and ensuring effective implementation of Trust policies.
The LAC operates within the governance framework established by the CMAT, with delegated responsibilities defined by the Trust LAC. Through Collaboration, faith, and service, the LAC contributes to the flourishing of each academy as a place of excellence, faith formation, and holistic development.
The role of Foundation Governor is incredibly rewarding and the benefits include:
• Professional development
• Supporting the local and wider Catholic community
• Gaining insight into the Education Sector
• Management & Leadership experience
• Being able to have a significant impact on the Schools in the Trust
• Build your professional and personal network
More information is included in our recruitment pack below and if you have any queries please contact our Director of Governance & Compliance, Christina Reffold, at governance@ascat.co.uk or complete the expression of interest form below.
Governor Testimonials
Governor Testimonials (ID 1237)
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Stuart Hynes
Stuart Hynes
Foundation Governor and Chair at St Joan of Arc
Job Title: Programme Manager with Actuarial Consultancy Group
"I have been a governor for 21 years I started at the Primary School that my children attended. The idea for me was simply to find a way I could help out in a way to say thanks for all the were doing for my children. I don't work in the education sector so I found dealing with a new set of problems interesting and challenging. Both schools I have worked with have found that I have my different perspective on things to be beneficial, or at least that's what they told me! Along the way I have met some great people and learnt a lot about young people and the world they live in. My advice is jump in and give it a go"
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Sunit Oliveira
Sunit Oliveira
Foundation Governor - Holy Rood
Job Title: Trains Manager, London Underground
"I always say that education and my faith are the bedrock of who I am today. As a foundation governor, I have the opportunity to contribute to the overall educational experience of students, and help shape the schools curriculum, policies and strategies ultimately making a positive impact on the children who study there. It also gives me the chance of ensuring that the schools ethos, values and mission that are based on our Catholic Faith are upheld and embedded in its day to day operations. As a foundation governor you also have the opportunity to be an advocate for the students and the wider community, ensuring the school is responsive and provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all. Overall being a foundation governor offers me a chance to make a meaningful contribution to education, develop valuable skills, and create positive change within the school community that I am part of."
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Rebecca Bridger
Rebecca Bridger
Parent Governor -St Joan of Arc
Job Title: Band 7/Sister Paediatric Intensive Care
I decided to apply to become a governor as I wanted to help to make a positive contribution to the school and support it in it’s great work. I felt that I had something to offer to the governing body with my professional background in children’s nursing, safeguarding and SEND. I get great pleasure from being a governor and enjoy celebrating the school’s achievements with them and supporting the school to develop and progress. I particularly like visiting the school in my link role and speaking to the staff and listening to them. By being part of a governing body I work with a great team of people from different backgrounds and professions, who are all committed to the school and bring to the governing board valuable attributes. Everyone has always been very friendly and encouraging. I enjoy the many and varied courses and seminars that are available to me, which has helped me with my own continuing professional development and in my development and skill set within governance. To anyone considering becoming a governor I highly recommend it.
Governor Vacancies
St Bernadette Catholic Primary School, London ColneySt John Fisher Catholic Primary School, St Albans
Divine Saviour Catholic Primary School, Abbots Langley
St Rose's Catholic Infant School, Hemel Hempstead
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Junior School, Hemel Hempstead
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Watford
St Johns Catholic Primary School, Watford
Governor Recruitment Pack
copy of foundation governor recruitment pack 2 .pdf
Expression of Interest Form
The form is currently not available at this time.If you are a Parish Priest or School Leader you can access our advert for Governance Vacancies HERE or our vacancy poster for display boards can be accessed HERE. We welcome any support in promoting these opportunities.
For colleagues who aspire to senior leadership and school leadership positions as some point in their career, a working knowledge of school Governance is critical, as is an appreciation and experience of school leadership across different settings and phases of education. If you are a member of staff in one of the Trust schools and are interested in the opportunity please contact us.
