Staff and Governors

At Hammersmith Academy, we are ambitious for our students and push them to succeed and realise their goals.

Hammersmith Academy Governing Body

Hammersmith Academy has a board of 15 governors, who provide strategic leadership and are ultimately accountable for the performance of the Academy. The governors, who are also trustees, appoint the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.

The role of the governing board is to:

• set the strategic aims and objectives of the school;
• ratify the policies for achieving those aims and objectives;
• approve and monitor the Academy’s annual budget;
• approve and sign the annual report and financial statements; and
• be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher, acting as a critical friend.

Eight of our governors are from our sponsor organisations, four from the Mercers’ Company and four from the Information Technologists. Currently, the governing body also includes five community governors, one parent governor, and one from the local authority.

The governing body is organised into four sub-committees, which undertake delegated work on behalf of the full board. The sub-committees are

• Curriculum;
• Pay;
• Finance, Audit and Estates; and
• Endowment and Reserves.

As and when required, additional sub-committees are convened on a temporary basis to help formulate policy and provide strategic guidance in addressing particular issues that the Academy is facing. These have included to date

• Curriculum Funding
• Staff Retention; and
• Growth and Sustainability.

A full list of governors, along with details of which sub-committees they serve on, can be found below.

Parent Governor Announcement

We are pleased to announce that, following a successful official voting process, a new Parent Governor has been selected to join our Governing Board. We extend a warm welcome to Ms Shalene Shimer.

Ms Shimer brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our school community. Her passion for education and dedication to fostering a positive environment for all students will be invaluable as we continue to strive for excellence.

We  extend our heartfelt thanks to all candidates who participated in this election. Their enthusiasm and willingness to contribute are greatly appreciated. Additionally, thank you to all the parents and carers who took the time to vote and engage in this important process.

SLT surgery

Parents/Carers can arrange to speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team with any questions or concerns they may have. Appointments can be arranged by emailing the Senior Leadership Team member directly or by using the contact form on the Contact Us page.

Hammersmith Academy Governors

Download Our Staff List

Please download the staff list to contact staff members by email.

Register of business interests of the Governing Body

Scheme of Delegation

Governors’ meeting attendance