Our Governors
Mrs Zoe Comley
Chair of Governors
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
SEN / LAC
Pupil Premium
Prevent
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
SEN / LAC
Pupil Premium
Prevent
Parent. Customer Service Manager at a food and water testing laboratory. Voluntary role as Cub Scout Leader. Loves the
theatre. Enjoys holidays, exploring and sightseeing.
Mr Jason Simpson
Vice Chair
Responsibilities
Finance
GDPR
Sports Funding
Responsibilities
Finance
GDPR
Sports Funding
Parent. Father of two current and ex St. Chads pupils, and husband to Teaching Assistant, Mrs. Simpson! I work as a sales
manager in the dairy industry, with 25 years’ experience of managing teams, developing and delivering strategy.
Headteacher
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
Finance
Outcomes
Policies
Curriculum
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
Finance
Outcomes
Policies
Curriculum
Deputy Headteacher
Responsibilities
Finance
Outcomes
Policies
Responsibilities
Finance
Outcomes
Policies
Foundation Governor
Responsibilities
Christian Character
Responsibilities
Christian Character
Mrs L. Hunt
Co-Opted Governor
Responsibilities
Finance
GDPR
Outcomes
Policies
Responsibilities
Finance
GDPR
Outcomes
Policies
Mother of two ex-St. Chad’s pupils. 15 years senior management in corporate sector. Business Manager at St. Chad’s Primary School. Currently studying for higher diploma in Strategic People Management. Voluntary role as Secretary of an U12s grassroots football team. Enjoys singing, watching boxsets and reading psychological thriller novels.
Miss E. Orrell
Parent Governor
Responsibilities
Parent Forum
Outcomes
Responsibilities
Parent Forum
Outcomes
Parent. Supply Teaching Assistant. Previously a facilities manager for a football club. Experience of organising and
safeguarding large events based around children. Likes a nice long walk and a good crime drama. My passion is
reading...nothing like getting lost in a good book!
Staff Governor
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
SEN / LAC
Pupil Premium
Prevent
Responsibilities
Safeguarding
SEN / LAC
Pupil Premium
Prevent
Mrs Helen Morris
Foundation Governor
Responsibilities
Christian Character
Curriculum
Responsibilities
Christian Character
Curriculum
30 years working in primary education (the last 7 as a Principal in Cheshire). I now work as an educational coach and
consultant for leaders in schools. I also train and assess school leaders undertaking national qualifications and deliver
wellbeing training to colleagues in the Education and Health sectors. I love football, reading, theatre and music.
Mr David Grocott
Local Authority Governor
Responsibilities
Health and Safety
Premises
Responsibilities
Health and Safety
Premises
Kidsgrove Town Councillor for Talke and Butt Lane. Secretary / Treasurer and Trustee of Red Street Community Centre and
Chesterton Amateur Football Club. Committee Member / Director for Halmerend CIC. Connector for Support Staffordshire.
Trustee for John Wedgwood Monument. Chesterton LAP. Respect Chesterton. Chesterton Street Champions.
Mr John Robinson
Parent Governor
Responsibilities
Online Communications
ICT
eSafety
Responsibilities
Online Communications
ICT
eSafety
Parent. Seasoned IT professional, currently a Senior Infrastructure Engineer for a locally founded worldwide organisation. I
enjoy spending time with my family, music and flying small planes.
Miss Nicole Barnett
Parent Governor
Responsibilities
Pupil Leadership Committees
Responsibilities
Pupil Leadership Committees
Parent. Employed by the Local Authority as a coordinator for East Staffordshire Schools. Funded by the DfE to support whole
school careers provision ensuring statutory requirements and best practices are embedded throughout. Passionate about
making a difference in the world. Huge animal lover, especially dogs! Love to spend days out with my daughter.