St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
Loving Learning, Building Community, Growing in Faith
Welcome
The Governing Body
Diversity Information
Number of board responses: 7
Gender |
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Female | 4 |
Male | 3 |
Other gender identity | 0 |
Chose not to say | 0 |
Age group |
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18 to 40 | 1 |
41 to 60 | 5 |
61 or over | 1 |
I prefer not to say |
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Who's Who
Jill Carr - Chair of the Governing Body
Foundation Governor, appointed by Leicester Diocese on 13th June 2019 for a 4 year term. Reappointed on 3rd November 2022 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: jcarr2@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Chair of the Standards Committee, Chair of the Appeals Committee, Chair of the Pupil Discipline Committee, Chair of the Headteachers Performance Management Committee, Pupil Premium Link Governor, PHSE Link Governor, RE Link Governor,
Committee member of: Policy & Resources Committee, Foundation Governor Group.
Contact Information: jcarr2@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Jill is a member of St John's Church, Clarendon park. She has 3 adult children who attended St John's School and was a Parent Governor in the past. She is a secondary teacher at a Leicester School and has been involved in education for 30 years.
Clare O'Donovan - Vice Chair of the Governing Body
Vice Chair of Governors, Foundation Governor, appointed by Leicester Diocese in November 2021 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: codonovan@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Chair of the Hearings Committee, Reading Link Governor, Walkthru Link Governor.
Committee member of: Policy & Resources Committee, Appeals Committee, Pay & HR Committee, Headteachers Performance Management Committee, Foundation Governor Group.
Tim Wilson
Foundation Governor, appointed by Leicester Diocese on 1st November 2018 for a 4 year term. Reappointed on 3rd November 2022 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: twilson2@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Physical Education Link Governor, Design & Technology Link Governor
Committee member of: Policy & Resources Committee, Pay and HR Committee & Foundation Governor Group.
Contact Information: twilson2@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Tim is married to Sarah and has four children, the youngest is a pupil at St John's and the older three all spent their primary years at the School. Tim works as a civil engineer in the housebuilding industry across the Midlands. He led Reception and Year 1 children's groups in his church for over 10 years and has been involved in many different ministry areas within his church. In addition, Tim has been involved in coaching hockey and football for many years and is passionate about sport and physical activity for children. Tim is a committed governor who is keen to support the school in achieving its values and helping the pupil fulfil their enourmous potential.
Emma Miles
Foundation Governor, appointed by Leicester Diocese on 23rd September 2021 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: emiles@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Writing Link Governor, Behaviour Link Governor, Attendance Link Governor.
Committee member of: Standards Committee, Foundation Governor Group.
Emma is married to Huw and has two children at St Johns. She comes from a medical background having previously worked as a hospital doctor and is now a full time mum.
Emma is a member of St John’s church. She is passionate about maintaining the school’s partnership with the church and is committed to supporting the school in continuing to build upon their Christian ethos and values.
Sami Lindsey
Ex officio Foundation Governor (Parish), appointed by Leicester Diocese on 1st November 2014.
Contact Information: slindsey@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Christian Distinctiveness, Chair of the Foundation Governor Group, Collective Worship Link Governor
Sami is the Vicar at St John's Church. He lives locally with his wife and 4 daughters. Three of his daughters have been part of St John's before leaving to go to secondary School. Sami is committed to developing the church school partnership to support the Christian ethos of the school. St John's church are committed to doing all they can to serve the school and help it flourish. Before being ordained, Sami worked for American Express for 11 years in various different capacities. He loves Cricket, and supports Middlesbrough FC (and LCFC of course!)
Phil Gaskell
Co-opted Governor, re-appointed by the Governing Body on 12th September 2023 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: pgaskell@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Chair of Pay and HR Committee, Maths Link Governor, Computing Link Governor, Modern Foreign Languages Link Governor.
Committee member of: Policy & Resources Committee, Headteachers Performance Management Committee
Phil works as a manager in a control room operating the high pressure gas network. He lives locally and has 2 children at St Johns.
Phil is committed to improving communication between the school, governors and parents.
David Shelley
Co-opted Governor, reappointed by the Governing Body on 12th September 2023 for a 4 year term..
Contact Information: dshelley@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Chair of the Policy & Resources Committee, Health & Safety Link Governor, History Link Governor.
Committee member of: Appeals Committee
David's two sons previously attended St Johns during which time he became a parent governor, subsequently becoming a co-opted governor when they left. David runs a public transport business in Bedfordshire, and lives in South Leicestershire.
Trudie Colotto
Ex Officio Head Teacher appointed 27th August 2019
Responsibilities: Head Teacher of the School
Committee member of: Standards Committee, Policy & Resources Committee, Standards Committee, Foundation Governor Group.
Dawn Southwell
Staff Governor appointed by staff on 1st November 2020 for a four year term.
Responsibilities: Staff Voice
Committee member of: Ethos Committee
Charlotte Norris
Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocese on 3rd November 2022 for a four year term.
Contact Information: cnorris@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Science Link Governor, Art Link Governor, Governor Visits Lead
Committee member of: Standards Committee, Foundation Governor Group.
Charlotte is a trained secondary mathematics teacher and is currently on maternity leave from her job as a teacher at the University of Sheffield International College. . Charlotte has been involved in education for over a decade being on staff for over 5 different institutions overseeing progress for several cohorts. Charlotte moved to Leicester in August 2022 with her family when her husband James became one of the associate vicars at Holy Trinity Leicester. Charlotte and James have 3 children, one of which attends St John's school. Charlotte is committed to St John's being a joyful and safe place for our pupils to learn and a fulfilling and enjoyable place to be on staff.
Rachel Semeraro
Foundation Governor appointed by the Governing Body on 10th May 2023 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: rsemeraro@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Music Link Governor, Oracy Link Governor
Committee member of: Standards Committee, Foundation Governor Group.
Rachel is a trained primary school teacher with experience working with children and young people of all ages in various different settings. With a background in music, she has run school music assemblies, choirs and concerts.
Rachel lives locally with her husband Jason and their four children, three of whom currently attend St John's. Rachel's faith is central to all she does, and as a committed Christian she is keen to support the school's Christian ethos and values.
Zubair Jasat
Parent Governor appointed on 24th October 2022 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: zjusat@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Geography Link Governor
Committee member of: Policy & Resources Committee
Anwen Goodwin
LA Governor appointed by the Local Authority on 12th September 2023 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: agoodwin@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Safeguarding Link Governor, SEND Linked Governor, Looked After Children Link Governor & Anti-bullying Link Governor
Committee member of: Standards Committee
Anwen is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and families. Anwen worked in the NHS for 12 years before moving into Independent Practice. She specialises in working with children with complex needs, children in care and adopted children and their families. Anwen is passionate about ensuring all children have the support they need to feel safe, to access education and reach their full potential.
Anwen has lived in Clarendon Park with her husband, Mark, for 14 years. Their son attends St John's School and they enjoy being part of the local community.
Francesca Faedi
Parent Governor appointed on 19th December 2023 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: ffaedi@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: Science Link Governor
Committee member of: Standards Committee
Rachel Bhanu
Foundation Governor appointed on 19th December 2023 for a 4 year term.
Contact Information: rbhanu@st-john.leicester.sch.uk
Responsibilities: PE Link Governor
Committee member of: Standards Committee
Phil Harbour
LA Governor, appointed by Leicester Diocese on 1st October 2019 for a 4 year term. Resigned with effect from 31st August 2023.
David Park - Chair of the Governing Body
Foundation Governor, appointed by Leicester Diocese on 13th June 2019 for a 4 year term. Reappointed on 3rd November 2022 for a 4 year term. Resigned with effect from 12th September 2023.