Chair of Governors – St Martin’s School

It is hoped that his successor will be appointed to the Board as a Governor from the Summer Term of 2025 to allow for a period of handover before taking over as Chair from September 2025.

The Governors are seeking someone with a real commitment to the School and to the education and development of the pupils. While the role is voluntary, the Chair of Governors will have the opportunity to:

  • Shape the future of an independent preparatory school with a strong reputation
  • Develop governance and leadership skills in a dynamic educational environment
  • Make a lasting impact on pupils, staff and the broader school community

St Martin’s is a thriving Preparatory School for 400 boys aged 3 to 13 in North West London. It is a dynamic, friendly and caring community, set in 12 acres of attractive grounds and within easy driving distance from Northwood, Rickmansworth, Watford, Pinner, Ruislip, Harefield, Bushey, Stanmore and Oxhey.

St Martin’s prepares boys for a large number of prestigious senior schools which include Merchant Taylors’, Haberdashers’ Boys, Harrow, John Lyon, St Albans and Aldenham Schools. The School has maintained an excellent record in recent years of boys winning academic, sporting, music, DT and all-rounder scholarships, reflecting the dedicated commitment of teachers and boys alike.

If this is an opportunity that appeals to you and you believe that you have the required skills, experience and attributes to be a Chair of Governors, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics by email to arrange a confidential discussion with either:

Louisa Barham, Search Consultant: louisabarham@rsacademics.com or

Andrew Nott, Senior Advisor: andrewnott@rsacademics.com

  • St Martin’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • The successful candidate will be asked to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for an Enhanced Disclosure.
  • This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
  • The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
  • RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools and to safeguarding