Oxton St Saviour's CofE Aided Primary SchoolOur Governors
A Message from the Chair of Governors
On behalf of the Governing Body, I would like to warmly welcome Mrs. Grant-Jones as the new Headteacher of Oxton St. Saviour’s. We are delighted to have her join our school community and are confident that her experience, passion, and commitment to nurturing every child will be a great asset. Her strong leadership and dedication to Christian values align perfectly with our vision, and we look forward to the positive impact she will have on pupils, staff, and families alike.
The Chester Diocesan Academies Trust (CDAT) Local Governing Committee (LGC) is a body of people appointed to work within our school to support the Headteacher in managing the school on behalf of CDAT. The Headteacher is accountable to the LGC, and the LGC in turn is accountable to CDAT.
As Governors, our role is to support and challenge the school’s leadership to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. We have three core strategic functions:
- To ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction of Oxton St. Saviour’s in line with CDAT’s goals.
- To hold school leaders to account, providing both support and challenge for the Headteacher regarding educational outcomes and the performance management of staff.
- To oversee the financial performance of the school, ensuring resources are used effectively and responsibly within the framework set by the Trust Board.
As Governors of a Church of England school, we also have a legal responsibility to ensure that the school is conducted in accordance with the Christian values and teachings of the Church of England. While all Governors share the same core responsibilities, it is the Foundation Governors who are specifically appointed to fulfil this legal duty.
As a Governing Body, we are committed to working in close partnership with Mrs. Grant-Jones as she leads Oxton St. Saviour’s into this exciting new chapter. We are also here to represent the views of parents, carers, and the wider community—your voice is important to us.
If you wish to contact the Governing Body, you can do so through the school office.
We look forward to a bright future together, continuing to build on the school’s many strengths and ensuring that every child flourishes in a safe, inspiring, and faith-filled environment.
With warmest wishes,
Mrs. J. Unwin
Chair of Governors