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Governors

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 

  • Ex-officio Foundation Governor (since 1981) 

  • Minister of Elswick Parish Church, St Stephen and St Paul 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

  • Governor and trustee of Luckley House School, Wokingham 

  • Member of the Diocesan Education Board 

  • Member (co-opted) of the City of Newcastle Overview and Scrutiny Committee 

  • Member of the City of Newcastle Standing Conference on Religious Education 

  • Director of West Schools’ Trust 

  • Lead Governor for Safeguarding 

 

Mrs Kemi Ajayi 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2026) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Jason Cochrane 

  • Ex-officio Governor as Head Teacher (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027) 

  • Head Teacher 

  • Director of West Schools’ Trust 
  • Governor of Kibblesworth Academy
  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Rob Frame 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2020 – 31 August 2028) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Stephen Grant 

  • Foundation Governor (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026) 

  • Governor of Bede Academy 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mrs Camilla Hall 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2026) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mrs Rachel Johnston 

  • Elected by school staff (1 September 2024 – 31 August 2028) 

  • Teacher 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Paul Oloniyo 

  • Elected by parents (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Miss Ruth Shuttler 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027) 

  • Piano Teacher at Durham High School for Girls 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Thomas Young (Vice-chair) 

  • Appointed by the Local Authority (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026) 

  • Director of Sibbald Young Chartered Accountants 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Governors who have stepped down/finished their term in the past year 

Mr Bryn Taylor 

  • Elected by school staff (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024) 

  • Teacher 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Martin Thompson 

  • Foundation Governor (1 July 2020 – 30 June 2024) 

  • Deputy Head Teacher (Pastoral) at Churchill Community College, Wallsend 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mrs Maryam Mohensian 

  • Elected by parents (1 September 2020 – 31 August 2024) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests