St Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS) is a historic and highly successful day school in London, welcoming students aged 11 to 18. From September, there will be 800 students on roll, coming from various (independent and non-independent) feeder schools, who contribute to a lively and diverse student body. All Year 7 students are placed in small tutor groups to ensure the highest standards of pastoral care. SPGS has a retention rate of more than 90 per cent of students moving from Year 11 through to Senior School and 33% of its Year 13 Oxbridge applicants were offered a place for 2021 entry.

SPGS offers a classical yet forward-looking education, encouraging students to take risks, think ambitiously and play a leading role in the world beyond school. It is no coincidence therefore that its alumnae count leading scientists, journalists, artists and politicians, including Rosalind Franklin, whose brilliant pioneering work was so pivotal for the understanding of DNA. SPGS prides itself on providing a well-rounded education while challenging the students academically at all stages of their secondary life. Alongside outstanding academic performance, it has an excellent reputation for the creative and performing arts, with students contributing to an exciting programme of musical and dramatic performances. SPGS focuses on empowering young women to take their place with confidence in a fast-changing world and on promoting the overriding importance of personal wellbeing, kindness and empathy.

St Paul’s Girls’ School is an extraordinary school, occupying a unique place in the UK. Not only does it regularly achieve the best GCSE and A-Level results in the country, but it has a truly distinctive ethos, focusing its curriculum on nurturing creativity, curiosity, and a love of academic discovery. SPGS is a school full of opportunity where students are encouraged to take responsibility, to get involved and to broaden their horizons. They are actively engaged in service to the community and local partnerships abound. As it looks forward, SPGS will focus on achieving its key priorities: remaining a top academic school globally, delivering an ambitious rebuild project, widening partnerships with local communities, and increasing bursaries as part of its public benefit framework.

Governor (Digital Strategy)

St Paul’s has recently undertaken a transformation in its approach to technology with the introduction of a three-year foundation course for all students in Computer Science & Creative Technology. Optional Key Stage 4 & 5 courses are under development to build on this excellent foundation. Its aim is to equip its students for a world increasingly shaped by technology. SPGS engages with new and emerging technology, specialists from industry and universities, and focuses on the core skills and disciplines which deliver confidence and understanding for its students to apply their skills not only across the curriculum but, should they choose, to shape technology in the future.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in the transformative potential of technology in education, not just at St Paul’s but much more widely. SPGS welcomes applications from candidates with a good understanding of technology and IT and who will enjoy contributing to its vision.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Support the Governors in their oversight of the school’s digital strategy and the use of technology in teaching
• Support the school Digital Strategy Group, as well as its vision and thought leadership in the engagement of new & emerging technology in education
• Ensure that the school has appropriate and up-to-date digital and IT policies and procedures in place
• Ensure that agreed policies and procedures are effectively implemented
• Maintain regular contact with the school’s Director of Strategic Development to monitor the effectiveness of the school’s digital strategy and its implementation across the school
• Ensure that the school is compliant with data protection legislation and guidance, and that staff and Governors receive regular training and updates
• Ensure that the school is promoting online safety and providing adequate information to students and staff
• Ensure that all students, staff and volunteers receive relevant and up-to-date training which equips them with the relevant knowledge and skills to be able to use the school system effectively and securely
• Support the Governors to raise their awareness and broaden their understanding of digital and emerging technology, as well as data protection developments, eSafety, and eSecurity in practice and in law
• Scrutinise, challenge and support the development and implementation of the digital strategy within the school’s development plan
• Ensure that policies and procedures are compliant with regards to relevant legislation and reflect the ethos and practice of the school
• Bring to the attention of the Governors any concerns which the Digital Strategy Governor may have in respect of the above matters

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Governor (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion)

St Paul’s Girls’ School’s ethos and policies make clear its commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. The school strives to enable all members of the community to feel a sense of belonging, to feel valued and to thrive.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Ensure that a senior member of staff is appointed as the Director of Inclusion, that their role is clearly defined in their job description and that they are adequately trained
• Maintain regular contact with the school’s Director of Inclusion in order to monitor the effectiveness of the school’s EDI policies and procedures and the implementation of these across the school
• Ensure that the Director of Inclusion has sufficient time and resources to carry out their duties effectively
• Champion the promotion of all EDI matters at the highest level within the school
• Ensure that the school is a safe and trusted environment with a culture of equality, inclusion, connectedness and belonging
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers receive relevant and up-to-date training which equips them with the relevant knowledge and skills to discharge their duties with regard to EDI
• Help the Governing Body to raise their awareness and broaden their understanding of EDI and developments in academic thinking, practice and law
• Scrutinise, challenge and support the development and implementation of the EDI strategy and development plan
• Monitor and evaluate the collection and analysis of diversity data to track patterns
• Support and monitor the Economic Diversity strategy, in particular the Bursary and Partnership programmes
• Support the Diversity calendar of events
• Ensure that policies and procedures are compliant with regards to relevant legislation, and reflect the inclusive ethos of the school in language and spirit
• Chair the Diversity Working Group

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Governor (Wellbeing)

St Paul’s Girls’ School’s ethos and policies make clear its commitment to wellbeing. The school strives to enable all members of the community to feel a sense of contentment, to thrive and to be able to discuss concerns with appropriately trained and sensitive people.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Assist in the recruitment of a senior member of staff as the Director of Pastoral Care, ensure that their role is clearly defined in their job description and that they are adequately trained
• Maintain regular contact with the school’s Director of Pastoral Care and the Wellbeing Team in order to monitor the effectiveness of the school’s policies and procedures and the implementation of these across the school
• Ensure that all members of the Wellbeing Team have sufficient time and resources to carry out their duties effectively
• Champion the promotion of all wellbeing matters at the highest level within the school and ensure that they are considered as complementary to academic success
• Ensure that the school is a safe and trusted environment with a culture of equality, inclusion, support and care in place at all times
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers receive relevant and up-to-date training which equips them with the relevant knowledge and skills to discharge their duties with regard to wellbeing
• Help the Governing Body to raise their awareness and broaden their understanding of wellbeing, and the wider realms of pastoral care and research in best practice and training
• Scrutinise, challenge and support the development and implementation of the wellbeing strategy within the school’s development plan
• Monitor and evaluate the collection and analysis of wellbeing data to track patterns
• Support and monitor the Wellbeing Strategy, in particular the Wellbeing Policy and Mental Health Policy and help to assess its effectiveness for both staff and students
• Support Wellbeing Week and pastoral events where relevant
• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Governor
• Ensure policies and procedures are compliant with regards to relevant legislation and reflect the pastoral ethos of the school in language and spirit

Governor (Digital Strategy)

St Paul’s Girls’ School is looking for a Digital Strategy Governor to work with the school Digital Strategy Group (DSG) to ensure that its digital provision is neither the driving force nor the limiting factor in both the operation of the school and its aspiration to provide thought leadership in the engagement of new & emerging technology.

The successful candidate will have strong experience across IT, technology and AI. They will be interested in the use of technology in multi-disciplinary problem solving – Design Thinking / Systematic Inventive Thinking, for example. Applicants will have good, practical connections within the industry, and will have the ability to understand issues surrounding network security and certification. Ideally, they will have an interest in the engagement of emerging technology in education. Most importantly, the successful applicant will understand the importance of engaging young women in technology, and understand that technology is more than just STEM but can be engaged with across all disciplines.

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Governor (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion)

St Paul’s Girls’ School is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Governor to ensure that there are appropriate EDI policies and procedures in place within the school and to champion best practice. The EDI Governor will work with the School’s Director of Inclusion and will act as a point of contact for senior school staff should there be a need to escalate any EDI issues to board level.

The successful candidate will have a passion for, and knowledge of, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion matters. They will be committed to promoting the wellbeing of all students, and will have a track record of collaboration and influence at a senior level. The successful applicant may have professional experience in the EDI field, or may have a background in HR, Academia, or EDI law, but candidates from all professional backgrounds are welcome to apply.

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Governor (Wellbeing)

St Paul’s Girls’ School is looking for a Wellbeing Governor to ensure that there are appropriate policies and procedures in place within the school and to champion best practice in all aspects of pastoral care. The Governor will work with the School’s Director of Pastoral Care and the Wellbeing Team, and will act as a point of contact for school staff should there be a need to escalate a wellbeing concern to Board level.

The successful candidate will be approachable, engaged and genuinely committed to the school community. They will have the capacity to understand, and to work with, all members of the Wellbeing Team, including the counsellors, the medical team, and the Chaplain. They will also have a sincere interest in developing the system of pastoral care to benefit all its stakeholders, including students; for example, including members of the RAISE Committee and the PSHE Ambassadors. A sense of humour is essential for the role.

Whilst a background in medicine, psychology or social care, or experience working with young people's mental health may be useful, this is not mandatory, and SPGS welcomes applicants from any professional background.

A list of the current Governors can be found here.

There is one Board meeting and one Committee meeting per term, which take place in London (Hammersmith). These often take place around school events, and are organised a year in advance. There is also one strategy day per year. Governors will be expected to take the time to prepare for meetings and attend ad hoc events. Governors are appointed for an initial term of four years, which can be renewed up to twice. Reasonable, pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.

Meetings take place in London (Hammersmith)

St Paul's Girls' School welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. As those from ethnic minority backgrounds are currently under-represented on the Board, applications from those individuals would be particularly encouraged. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

St Paul's Girls' School is committed to continuous improvement in how representative it is of its local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.