Parent Governor - I have been a Governor since March 2025 and was appointed Chair of Governors in May 2026. I became a governor because I have two sons currently at the school and wanted to give back to a community that has given them such a positive and happy experience so far. I greatly enjoy contributing to the school's strategic direction and oversight. I am the Governor Lead for OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) and also have responsibility for overseeing Year 1, working closely with the Team Leader to support the best possible outcomes all round for the pupils.

I am now into my 3rd year of being a governor at St. John’s Green and this is my second time round doing so. The first time was when my children, now aged 24 and 26, were at the school themselves. In my day to day I work in Criminal Justice so am very interested in positive outcomes for children as this gives them the best chances for positive outcomes as adults. I currently have governor responsibility for RE/PSHE/Rights respecting and Year 2.

Co-opted Governor I have been part of the St John’s Green community since 2008, when my eldest child started at the school, I have since had three children move through SJG and on to senior school and my youngest is in KS2. I have served as a governor for over 10 years. The school has changed and grown a lot over this time, but one thing that remains the same is the feeling of community, and inclusivity, and the commitment of the staff to give each child an interesting and varied learning experience. There is a shared desire to help each pupil thrive and achieve. As a parent I know how important it is for children to feel secure and happy at school and as a governor I enjoy working with the Senior Management Team to strive towards our joint goal of giving every child a good start to their education in a caring, safe and educationally rich environment. My career background is mostly in the financial sector, doing project management, marketing and operations support. I have also always enjoyed working with children, and worked with a special needs children's charity prior to completing my Psychology BSc at Lancaster University, where I focused my studies on child development, education and 'how people learn'. I enjoy photography, writing, films, and travelling with my family, and can often be seen in and around school, visiting, helping, assisting with PTA activities and at pick up time. I strongly believe that with the whole school community working together we can help SJG be an even better school than it already is.

Parent Governor I became a governor in December 2023. Before starting my family, I was teaching at a local school after completing a BA in Primary Education at Greenwich University. Coming from a background in education, I understood the day to day workings of delivering the curriculum but I wanted to get a feel for the ‘behind the scenes’, also. With a personal and professional interest in SEN, I was made SEN and safeguarding governor. The hard work and dedication from every member of staff at SJG is apparent as soon as you step through the doors. The care and support that the staff provide to their pupils is second to none and the governing body wants to support the school to continue to provide the children with the very best of education and care. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading non-fiction and can often be found with some kind of craft on the go!

Parent Governor I was recently elected as a Parent Governor and am really pleased to be joining the team and working alongside the other governors and school staff to support the school’s direction. I have two children at the school, so I care a lot about the experience they have, as well as making sure all children get the most out of their time here. I’m the Governor Lead for Safeguarding and will be working closely with the school to make sure everything is in place to keep this really important area a priority.

Co-opted Governor I am proud to serve as a Co-opted Governor with responsibility for finance, supporting the school in ensuring that resources are managed effectively to provide the best possible outcomes for pupils. I work alongside fellow governors and school leaders to provide strategic oversight of the school’s financial planning, budgeting, and governance. I am committed to promoting strong financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability, helping to ensure that every investment supports high-quality teaching, learning, and the wellbeing of all pupils. I value collaboration and am dedicated to contributing to the school’s continued success and long-term sustainability.

Local Authority governor since 2024. Through having a child at the school, along with seeing in every interaction with the school the hard work and dedication of all of the staff, I chose to become a governor at St John’s Green primary school to both give back to the students and to the staff, aiming to support the best possible outcomes for all. I am governor of the current year 5 cohort and look forward to seeing how they, and other year groups, continue to progress each year.

Staff Governor I have been Headteacher of St John’s Green Primary School for over 15 years having previously worked in Wickford and prior to that in Coventry. I care passionately about the school and am fundamental in my aim that I want children to enjoy coming to a school that cares for them and wants them to achieve the best they possible can through a rich and challenging education. I have three children of my own, two boys and a girl and am fully aware of both the challenges and joys that having children brings. Catch me in an unguarded moment and I will quite happily expand on my six year old daughter’s ability to run rings around every other living thing in the house or my sons ability to leave wakes of destruction in every room he visits. I think that St John’s Green Primary School is a fantastic school and I feel privileged to be its headteacher.

I work for Juniper Education Clerking Service and one of the Colchester schools I work with is St John's Green Primary. I previously worked at the Gilberd School for 25 years in a variety of roles including periods as Headteacher and Deputy Head.