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

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Julian Smith- Parent Governor

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