Meet the Governors
THE GOVERNING BOARD PROVIDES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN SCHOOLS
Meet the Governors
Governors
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Mrs Jo Greasley (Chair) Mr Chris Back (Vice-chair) Mrs Jackie Chambers (Headteacher)
| Mr Simon Betts Mrs Jill Bishop Ms Emily Brazier Mrs Rebecca Emson | Mr Michael Goodman Mr Tim Griffiths Rev. Dr John Huggins Mrs Einir Roberts |
We are made up of a cross section of this vibrant community – parents, staff and local representatives who give their time and knowledge to the school. This cross section of influence allows our Board to maintain the character of our Church of England school and its great relationship with the wider community including strong links to our local churches in the Len Valley Benefice.
If you would like to get in touch with the Governing Board, please email us at: governor@harrietsham.kent.sch.uk.
The Governing Board has three key functions:
- Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
- Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
- Holding the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.
How do we work:
We work in partnership with the Headteacher and her senior leaders to make the school the best it can be for all staff and pupils. It is our responsibility to set the ethos, vision and strategic direction of this welcoming and inclusive village school and ensure all statutory duties are met. We do not get involved in the day-to-day running of the school which is the responsibility of the Headteacher and her team. Governors are all volunteers and do not get paid for being governors.
Jo Greasley
Chair of Governors (Local Authority Governor)
Lead roles: HT Performance Management Panel; Quality of Education Committee; Finance & Personnel Committee; Safeguarding Governor
Term of office: 8th July 2021 - 7th July 2024
Register of Business Interests: None
I’m very pleased to have another chance to work with this lovely school. Some of you may know me from my time as an LSA in Dormice Class (Year 2) which I enjoyed immensely. I’ve lived in the village with my husband and step-daughter for nearly 25 years and have seen many changes not least with the school itself. I love taking long walks with our dog, Basil, and spending time travelling. I’m hoping my prior knowledge of the school and skills and experience from my career in central Government will help the school to continue to prosper.
Tara Deevoy
Interim Executive Head Teacher (Ex-Officio)
Chris Back
Joint Vice-Chair of Governors (Parent Governor)
Lead roles: Data, Progress & Assessments, Quality of Education Committee
Term of office: 14th November 2022 - 13th November 2025
Register of Business Interests: None
Louise Wickenden
Joint Vice-Chair of Governors (Parent Governor)
Lead roles: Chair – Finance & Personnel Committee; Finance Governor & PP, Pay Committee
Term of office: 7th October 2021 - 6th October 2024
Register of Business Interests: None
I have been a parent of children at Harrietsham School for the last 8 years. I have a vested interest in both the school and the local parent community. This interest led me to take on the role of parent governor. Both of my children are now at secondary school.
Over these years, I have become very familiar with the workings of the school both as a parent and also as a member of the PTFA. During my last 3 years on the PTFA I took on the role of treasurer.
This experience within the school setting, alongside my finance background, has enabled me to take on the role of Finance Governor, which is a challenge I enjoy.
Einir Roberts
Co-Opted Governor
Lead roles: Finance & Personnel Committee, Health & Safety
Term of office: 30th November 2022 - 29th November 2025
Register of Business Interests: Parent of teacher in school
Simon Betts
Parent Governor
Lead roles: HT Performance Management Panel; Pastoral Committee; Safeguarding Governor
Term of office: 7th October 2021 - 6th October 2024
Register of Business Interests: None
My background is in running commercial teams for large organisations, this have provided me the skill set in creating high performing teams, who are set up to deliver their plans with all the support in place. It also means I am used to numbers, budgets and tackling complex problems. I hope this experience will help Harrietsham continue to perform at the highest level for staff and children and the wider community.
Emily Brazier
Foundation Governor
Lead roles: Quality of Education Committee; EYFS Governor
Term of office: 10th May 2022 - 9th May 2025
Register of Business Interests: None
Michael Goodman
Co-opted Governor
Lead roles: Quality of Education Committee; Behaviour & Attitudes
Term of office: 18th March 2021 - 17th March 2024
Register of Business Interests: None
Rebecca Emson
Co-opted Governor
Lead roles: Chair – Quality of Education Committee; SEND Governor, Training and Development Governor
Term of office: 18th March 2021 - 17th March 2024
Register of Business Interests: None
Ben Walker
Staff Governor
Term of office: 29th September 2022 - 28th September 2024
Revd. John Huggins
Foundation Governor (Ex-Officio)
Lead roles: Chair – Pastoral Committee; HT Performance Management Panel (Chair)
First appointed on: 30th October 2017
Register of Business Interests: None
I joined the Governing Body as an Ex-Officio Foundation Governor after being licensed to be Priest-in-Charge of Len Valley Benefice, which includes Harrietsham. I have a background in leadership within science and industry, and am of course trained in pastoral care and child development and spirituality. In my previous post, I was chair of Governors of a small village school and took particular interest in monitoring EYFS. I look forward to helping the school continue to build on their school vision of quality teaching within a Christian ethos.
Jill Bishop
Foundation Governor
Lead roles: Pastoral Committee; Wellbeing lead
Term of office:
Register of Business Interests: None
Tim Griffiths
Parent Governor
Lead roles: Finance & Personnel Committee
Term of office:
Register of Business Interests: None
Governors Attendance