Northiam Church of England Primary School

‘learn, live and love in abundance, with god.’

Northiam C of E Primary School

01797 252141

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Governor Roles

Who we are

Julia Bray – Headteacher Governor

 I started working at Northiam in 2016. Prior to working at Northiam I taught at schools in Kent and Hastings.  I have also been involved as a Governor at our Federation school, Hurst Green.  I have really enjoyed being part of this school’s journey, working alongside the incredible staff, governors, parents and children as this school has grown and developed over time.  I have learnt so much in my time at Northiam and value the responsibility and duty to this community that involves me continuing to develop myself and others. I aspire to lead a school to deliver an outstanding educational provision.  I would like every child to have an abundance of opportunities given to them, to develop the whole child, build strength in character, resilience and self-esteem so that all children receive an equitable start in education to propel them into adult life. I am incredibly proud to be a member of Northiam Primary School and to have this opportunity to continue to help this village school grow.

Paul Reilly – Co-opted Governor

I have worked in education across East Sussex for over 20 years and I am currently a head at a large school in Eastbourne. I enjoyed my time helping to support Northiam in the Summer 22, so decided I would like to become a governor and help develop this amazing village school and watch it continue to grow. I love the family feel of the school and look forward to working with Mrs Bray and governors on helping to build an outstanding education provision.

Judith Koral – Trust Governor

I first became acquainted with Northiam School when my husband and I moved from London to live in Bethersden. What was supposed to be three weeks supply teaching became several years until I finally retired for the second time. Even so I still pop in to help.

I started off my teaching career teaching clarinet, I then retrained and moved into teaching in primary schools in and around London. Although I had been a governor before, my first time as a governor at Northiam was when Northiam joined with Hurst Green to form the Quercus Federation. I am now proud to be on the Governing Board for Northiam with responsibilities for Health and Safety and SIAMS. I believe passionately about helping children to reach their full potential, and as a governor I do everything I can to support the school to enable this to happen. My other interests include reading, knitting, walking, supporting ice hockey and my two grandchildren.

Cathy Slow – Chair of Governors

I have worked in education over many years, in middle, primary, SEN services and higher education. I have been a governor in several schools, in East Sussex and in Devon, and chair of a federation. Since moving to Kent, I have worked with schools in Chichester diocese and with national groups, with the DfE, on admissions and governance. Northiam is a happy and caring place and DCAT is a supportive trust with clear plans for the future of the schools within it. I am pleased to be supporting as a member of the local governing board and as chair.

Cathy Slow MBE

Gabby Chamberlain – Parent Governor

I began my career as a Montessori teacher way back in the late 1990s, following some time working in childcare and as a private nanny after finishing my A-levels. So I have always been really interested in child development and education. I have also volunteered in some inner city secondary schools in London, talking to children about my career journey and the highs and lows of adult working life!

In more recent years, I have worked in the area of safeguarding, and tackling abuse and vulnerability in central government departments, including the Home Office where I am now. I have worked on policy related to child sexual abuse and exploitation, domestic abuse and countering extremism and wider issues related to tackling abuse and exploitation in children, young people and adults. Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable children and adults from abuse is at the heart of what I do. It matters a lot to me. 

I have a child at the school who is thriving – for me, Northiam really stood out in terms of its child centred approach and access to a broad range of learning across the curriculum and beyond i.e. Friday Focus.

Julian Smith- Parent Governor

To be provided

Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, please approach the School Office or email cslow@quercusfederation.co.uk

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    May 12, 2021

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Upcoming Events

Feb
8
Wed
3:30 pm Friends of Northiam Valentine Disco
Friends of Northiam Valentine Disco
Feb 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 
Feb
10
Fri
2:14 pm Half Term
Half Term
Feb 10 @ 2:14 pm – Feb 17 @ 3:14 pm
 
Mar
31
Fri
2:16 pm Easter Holidays
Easter Holidays
Mar 31 @ 2:16 pm – Apr 17 @ 3:16 pm
 
May
8
Mon
all-day Coronation Day Bank Holiday
Coronation Day Bank Holiday
May 8 all-day
 
May
26
Fri
12:00 pm Yr 6 Well Being Warrior Water Sp...
Yr 6 Well Being Warrior Water Sp...
May 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
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Main Contacts

Head Teacher
Mrs Julia Bray
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