‘God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.’ 1 Peter 4:10
A school’s Local Governing Board is a corporate body. This means it has a legal existence separate from that of its individual members. It comprises both appointed and elected members, known as governors, who serve for a term of four years.
The Local Governing Board works with the leadership team, providing support and appropriate challenge, to ensure that the school operates as effectively as possible.
Ofsted acknowledges that the most successful schools demonstrate high standards of leadership and management – including that of the governing board.
The Local Governing Board focuses on school-specific needs and ensures community engagement and accountability.
It has four key functions:
For a school to operate successfully, it requires a governing board with a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience.
You must be aged 18 and over and do not need to be a parent. There is no requirement for you to have a formal understanding of the education system, just an enquiring mind, the ability to work as part of a team and the time to contribute and attend the half termly meetings.
Above all else, we are looking for governors who share our values and have a passion for improving the lives of the children and young people we serve.
As a governor, you will be able to:
Click below for further information and to get in touch.
Northolme Avenue
West Park
LS16 5QR
‘So it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.’ Romans 12:5
Term of office: 16th December 2022 - 15th December 2026
Contact Address: Ian Renard, Chair of Governors, C/O St Chads C of E Primary School, Northolme Avenue, West Park LS16 5QR
Email: office@stchadsprimary.net
Term of office: 9th February 2022 - 8th February 2026
Term of office: 2nd September 2024 - N/A
Term of office: 13th September 2021 - 12th September 2025
Term of office: 2nd September 2024 - 1st September 2028
Term of office: 26th June 2023 - 25th June 2027
Responsibilities: Safeguarding
Term of office: 15th December 2023 - 14th December 2027
Responsibilities: SEND
Term of office: 19th May 2021 - 18th May 2025
Term of office: 1st January 2024 - N/A
Andie Wilson (Co-Chair) - Co-opted governor Term of office: 1 October 2020 - 30 September 2024
Rev. Hannah Lievesley - Foundation governor (Incumbent) Term of office: 4th September 2019 - 30 September 2024
Richard Gibson - Co-opted governor Term of office: 25th May 2022 - 24th May 2024