Ruth Renton, the JFS chair of governors has stepped down as from the role - to give full attention to her professional career as an employment lawyer.

Mrs Renton, a former head girl at the north-west London School, had been involved with the governing body for four years.

A email to parents on Tuesday said:” It is with sincere regret that we share with you that our Chair of Governors, Mrs Ruth Renton has stepped down as Chair.

“Ruth stepped into the role at a time of great challenge for JFS and has successfully overseen our return to a ‘Good’ Ofsted grading. She has given of her time and extensive expertise tirelessly and we owe her a great debt of gratitude for all that she has done.

“Ruth has been involved with the school for seven years, the last four years as a Governor and has been a great supporter and friend to the School. More recently as Chair she ensured that the governing body was well equipped to deal with the ever increasing challenges of strategic school governance.

“She leaves the governing body in an excellent position to proceed with a balanced mix of skills and experience.

“Ruth is stepping down to give her full attention to her professional career as an employment lawyer and to spend time with her family, who have been extremely patient and supportive during the last few years. We wish her Hatzlacha Raba and we are sure that she will continue to support the school in the future.”

Mrs Renton was elected a JFS parent governor in April 2014 and subsequently became a foundation governor in March 2015. 

She is an employment solicitor at Artington Legal with over 20 years’ experience.

JFS said that until  the next set of governor elections, the current vice chair, Ms Geraldine Fainer, will step up to become acting chair.