Governors
Knaresborough St John are proud to be part of the educational vision for Elevate Multi Academy Trust, whilst retaining our own strong identity. The Trustees have allowed its Academies to retain the same composition for their local governing bodies, which is set out below.
The three core functions of the local governing board are:
- To ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
- To hold the head teacher to account for the educational performance of the Academy and its children;.
- To oversee the financial performance of the Academy and make sure its money is well spent.
Chair of Governors: Ann Westmoreland
Contact: cofg@ksjprimaryschool.org or c/o Knaresborough St John's CofE Primary School, Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JN
Responsibilities:
Together, the Governors are responsible for:
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Setting aims and targets for the Academy and checking the Academy’s progress towards attaining these.
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Monitoring how well the Academy’s policies and plans are working.
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Accounting for the performance of the Academy and the Governing Body.
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Working with the Head teacher to make sure that teaching at the Academy is effective and good quality and the children are making the best possible progress.
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Taking general responsibility for the Academy and its budget.
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Challenging and supporting the senior management team and taking opportunities to show interest in and appreciation of staff and pupils.
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Promoting the interests of the Academy and its pupils in the wider community.
Types of Governors:
There are several different types of Governor:
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Parent Governor
Elected from parents at the school by parents at the Academy.
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Staff Governor
Elected from staff at the school by staff at the Academy
- Co-opted Governors
Appointed by members of the Governing Body. They are intended to be representative of the local community and may add particular kinds of expertise.
- Foundation Governor Foundation governors are representatives of the Church of England.
The local vicar is normally appointed as the 'ex-officio' foundation governor;
The other foundation governor will be appointed by York Diocese, following consultation with the local PCC.
- setting the Academy's values, vision and strategic direction
- challenging and supporting the Academy by continually monitoring, reviewing and evaluating its performance
- ensuring that the Academy is accountable to its children, the local community, those who fund and maintain it, and the staff it employs.
Governors are also responsible for monitoring the Academy's finances, checking that resources are being managed well and helping with the appointment of staff.
Ann Westmoreland: Co-opted governor and chair. Ann is a graduate of the University of Leeds. Initially she trained as and then worked as a Radiographer at Harrogate District Hospital before moving to Seacroft Hospital to train in Radiography Education in the NHS. Ann has recently retired as a Radiography Lecturer from the University of Leeds. Since retiring Ann now volunteers at Knaresborough St John’s school in the school library and helping children with their reading. Ann is also a member of a local literary group.
Lindsay Richardson: Staff Governor
After studying at Newcastle and York St John's University, Lindsay worked at Markington Primary School for 4 years before joining the St John's family. She has enjoyed teaching throughout KS1 and is now the school Senco and Deputy Headteacher. Lindsay is passionate about teaching and learning and has been a Governor for over 10 years. In her spare time, she enjoys running, snowboarding and holidays with family and friends.
Revd Garry Hinchcliffe: Ex Officio Foundation Governor
Jack Wilson: Foundation Governor
Jack has been a regular attender at St. John’s Church, Knaresborough since April 1990, and was a Churchwarden for 4 years, the PCC Treasurer for 6 years and ran a Youth Club for 4 years.
He was a Foundation Governor and PTA Treasurer for 5 years at the Church School in his previous Parish.
Jack has lived in Knaresborough since 1990 and retired in October 2013. He has worked in Local Government, the Electricity Supply Industry and the Hotel and Leisure Industry mainly in Finance, Payroll and HR.
Jessie Lewis: Parent Governor
After University, Jessie taught English in primary schools in Madrid and Barcelona before returning to the UK and pursuing a career in training and governance for large corporate companies. Her experience includes senior stakeholder engagement and management as well as establishing and running a new business. Jessie and her family live in central Knaresborough and she is passionate about supporting her local school and community.
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Name |
Term of Office |
Link Role |
Name of Business |
Nature of Business |
Nature of Interest |
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Alex Hope Head teacher |
N/A |
N/A |
Knaresborough St John’s |
Education |
Head teacher |
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Lindsay Richardson Satff |
25.03.2021 to 25.03.2025 |
N/A |
Knaresborough St John’s |
Education |
Deputy Head Teacher |
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Rev Garry Hinchcliffe Foundation |
Ex officio |
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Knaresborough |
Religion |
Team Rector |
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Jack Wilson Foundation |
08.04.2019 to 08.04.2023 |
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Retired The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaresborough, Goldsborough, Nidd and Brearton |
None Religion |
None Trustee |
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Jessie Lewis Parent |
07.05.2020 to 07.05.2024 |
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Solista ltd Teddy and Belle |
IT contracting Floristry |
Director Sole Trader |
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Parent |
Vacancy |
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Ann Westmoreland Co opted (chair) |
01.02.2018 to 01.02.2022 |
Safeguarding |
None |
None |
None |
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Miranda Newbery Co opted |
04.12.12017 to 04.12.2021 |
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Inspired Usability Ltd |
Supports the medical device and pharmaceutical industry |
Director |
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Chris Smith Co opted |
07.05.2020 to 07.05.2024 |
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David Sapherson Co opted |
28.11.2019 to 28.11.2023 |
Finance |
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Luke Bedford Associate Member |
25.03.2021 to 25.03 2022 |
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CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS
Mrs Dianne Mousley
Governors:
Tracey Dunne left the governing body on 15th July 2021 due to non attendance
