The Governing Body of St Paul’s School
The Duty of the Governors
(1) to ensure that the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined;
(2) to ensure that the Head Teacher performs her responsibilities for the educational performance of the school; and
(3) to ensure the sound, proper, and effective use of the school’s financial resources.
Each governor works with his or her colleagues:
(a) to develop the strategic plan for the school;
(b) to determine the aims, policies and priorities of the school;
(c) to set statutory and non statutory targets;
(d) to monitor and evaluate the work of the school;
(e) to appoint staff and ensure the implementation of appropriate personnel procedures;
(f) to manage the budget;
(g) to secure high levels of attendance and good standards of pupil behaviour;
(h) to ensure all children in the school have access to a broad and balanced curriculum suitable to their age, aptitude and ability, and which prepares them for adult life;
(i) to ensure the health and safety of pupils and staff: and,
(j) to have regard to advice received from the Clerk about the nature of the Governing Body’s functions.
The Governors
Please see below the governors for the Academic Year 2024-2025.
Rev George Curry – Chairman
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Ex-officio Foundation Governor (since 1981)
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Minister of Elswick Parish Church, St Stephen and St Paul
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No relevant pecuniary interests
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Governor and trustee of Luckley House School, Wokingham
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Member of the Diocesan Education Board
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Member (co-opted) of the City of Newcastle Overview and Scrutiny Committee
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Member of the City of Newcastle Standing Conference on Religious Education
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Director of West Schools’ Trust
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Lead Governor for Safeguarding
Mrs Kemi Ajayi
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Foundation Governor (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2026)
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mr Jason Cochrane
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Ex-officio Governor as Head Teacher (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027)
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Head Teacher
- Director of West Schools’ Trust
- Governor of Kibblesworth Academy
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mr Rob Frame
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Foundation Governor (1 September 2020 – 31 August 2028)
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mr Stephen Grant
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Foundation Governor (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026)
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Governor of Bede Academy
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mrs Camilla Hall
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Foundation Governor (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2026)
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mrs Rachel Johnston
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Elected by school staff (1 September 2024 – 31 August 2028)
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Teacher
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mr Paul Oloniyo
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Elected by parents (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027)
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Miss Ruth Shuttler
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Foundation Governor (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027)
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Piano Teacher at Durham High School for Girls
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mr Thomas Young (Vice-chair)
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Appointed by the Local Authority (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026)
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Director of Sibbald Young Chartered Accountants
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Governors who have stepped down/finished their term in the past year
Mr Bryn Taylor
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Elected by school staff (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024)
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Teacher
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mr Martin Thompson
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Foundation Governor (1 July 2020 – 30 June 2024)
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Deputy Head Teacher (Pastoral) at Churchill Community College, Wallsend
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No relevant pecuniary interests
Mrs Maryam Mohensian
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Elected by parents (1 September 2020 – 31 August 2024)
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No relevant pecuniary interests