Governance

Southgate Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) of 43 Primary and Secondary schools.  The governance structure of the Trust had been developed to support both the culture of GLF Schools and the effective management of a large organisation. GLF Schools recognises the individuality of each school and that each school has its own distinct character and culture that is respectful of its community and context.

The Trust Board has overall responsibility for the school and has delegated the responsibility to implement and review the school's strategic plans to the School Standards Board (SSB) for Southgate Primary School.

The SSB has the following core responsibilities:

• Strategic oversight of the education provision of the School
• Strategic oversight of compliance of the School with Trust Policies
• Supporting the Trust Board to ensure good governance across the Trust

 

SSB members

Liam McGivern - Chair of the School Standards Board I am an accountant by profession (member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) with wide experience in various roles in finance, including budgeting, performance reporting, internal audit, risk management and governance. After taking early retirement from full time work, I see this opportunity to use my skills to add value to the governing body and support the school leaders in providing the best possible educational environment for the children. I live locally and have a daughter who teaches at a primary school in inner London.  At school, my strongest subject was maths which fed my enquiring mind. I have always liked rugby union since my school time.  I coached youngsters when my daughter was playing (7-11-year olds).  I will often go to watch Harlequins.

 

Recruitment

We are always interested to hear from people who wish to join our community.  If you would like to be considered for a role on the Southgate Primary School’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.

 

Links to additional information

Click here to view the Southgate Primary School SSB’s Register of Interests and Attendance record.

Click here to view the governance arrangements for GLF Schools.  This includes links to the Trust’s constitutional documents and details of the trustees and members of GLF Schools.

 

Contact details

To contact the Governance Professional for the SSB, please email clerk@southgateprimary.co.uk.  This includes requests for meeting minutes.

To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@southgateprimary.co.uk

A hard copy letter can also be submitted to the school office marked for the attention of the Governance Professional or the Chair as appropriate.