Governance

Aureus 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 Aureus 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

Louise Sinfield
Chair

Local to School and keen to support my local community
Second time being a school Governor, previous school was a primary in Surrey, relocated 3 years ago, being involved in SSB was a way to get closer to my new community and understand the type of changes in secondary schools compared to when I was at school 30 odd years ago.
I am a professionally qualified senior HR practitioner with 20 years experience which brings complimentary skill sets to support the strategic element of SSB, used to reviewing policies for example and thinking about longer term impact of decisions on people, of in this case the students and teaching staff.  Personal interest in secondary education with a teenage son and 3 teenage stepchildren, understanding focus areas help support at home. Keen interest in safeguarding.

 

Oleg Badunenko
Community Member

Oleg has been a member of the Aureus School SSB since December 2022. With a background in economics and statistics/econometrics, he works as a lecturer and researcher at Brunel University London. His research focuses among other areas on students' achievement and underachievement at both school and in higher education. I am delighted to be part of the SSB, where I can contribute to maintaining academic excellence and enhancing the school's reputation for quality education.

 

Dr Oliver Choroba

Community Governor

Dr Oliver Choroba joined the Aureus School Standards Board in September 2024 as a community governor. He is currently the Head of Chemistry and Science at Radley College near Abingdon, where he serves on the academic and H&S committees and supports the school’s partnership program with local schools and the community. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), he assesses applications for professional qualifications and evaluates professional development courses for GCSE and A-level Chemistry. He also serves on the Thames Valley Section committee of the RSC and marks A-level Chemistry exams (Edexcel). Oliver is married to a primary school teacher, has a daughter in secondary school, a friendly black Labrador, and a very fluffy cat.

 

Ciara Mallon
Community Member

I am keen to volunteer in my local community and I have a particular interest in supporting young people to be the best they can be through high quality education. I have been working as a special needs teacher for 8 years, close by in both Buckinghamshire and Berkshire; I have a passion for inclusion within education – providing challenge and success for all pupils. I am delighted to be a part of the SSB, working to support staff at Aureus school. 

 

Ethan Dyke
Community Member

I joined the SSB in September 2024 and have a keen interest in education. I have worked in the secondary education sector for 8 years holding a number of roles including head of key stage 4. My passion for education has led me towards a career in the finance industry where I now work as a learning and development consultant.

I’m excited about the opportunity to be able to provide strategic guidance as part of the SSB and I look forward to being able to deploy my skills in leadership and development to help shape the school community. 

Ed Trelinski
Community Member

Since September 2020 Ed has been the Senior Deputy Head at Reading Blue Coat, an independent co-educational day school for students aged 11-18. Prior to that, Ed was Housemaster of a boys' boarding house at Rugby School for six years, where he also taught A Level Politics, coached 16As rugby and 15As cricket and led countless adventurous expeditions both in the UK and overseas. Ed was previously a Governor at a state primary school for seven years, including three years as Chair of Governors. He is an Independent Schools Inspectorate Team Inspector and lives just south of Wallingford with his wife and three young children. Ed joined the School Standards Board at Aureus in March 2025.

 

Liam McCafferty - Parent Member

Joe Burrows - Community Member

 

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 Aureus Schools’ SSB, please contact governance@glfschools.org with your CV and completed application form.

 

Links to additional information

Click here to view the Aureus Schools' 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@aureusschool.org.  This includes requests for meeting minutes.

To contact the Chair of the SSB, please email chair@aureusschool.org

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.