The Governors are the strategic leaders of our school and have a vital role in making sure every child gets the best possible education. The main functions are:
- ensuring strategic direction
- holding the Co-Head Teachers to account for the education performance of the school and the performance management of staff
- overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure it’s money is well spent
Governing Board Roles, Responsibilities and Attendance – Overview
Our Current School Governors
Mr Guy Le Geyt – Chair of Governors
Hello! My name is Guy Le Geyt and I have been a school governor since 2018 and the Chair of Governor’s since 2019 . I live in Askham with my partner Helen and our 3 children who have and do attend East Markham Primary School. I am a Charted Engineer and work at a local power station as the Engineering and Maintenance manager. I am passionate about leading the Governing Body and working with the school’s senior leadership team to continue to improve and drive standards.
Mrs N Hutchinson – Parent Governor (Vice Chair)
Hello, I’m Nicola Hutchinson. I am Vice Chair of the Governing Body and I take the lead on finances. I live locally and my son attends East Markham Primary School. In my day job I’m Director of a nature charity and trustee of an environmental campaign coalition. By being a School Governor I hope to support the school achieve its aims of broadening the experiences and opportunities for our children.
Mrs J Bridge – Local Authority Governor
My name is Jo Bridge, I am a retired primary school teacher, spending most of my career in the Greater Manchester area. I have taught both full time, part time and as a supply teacher and because of this have experienced teaching all year groups from nursery to year six. I believe passionately that all children deserve the best possible education, one that will enrich their lives and help them towards achieving their full potential. I hope that my past experience will help me to support the governors, senior management team and staff continue to improve standards and provide a safe and happy place for all its children.
Dr J Foster – Co-opted Governor
Hi, I’m Jim Foster and have been a governor since March 2021. I live with my family in East Markham and both my children have attended East Markham Primary School. In my day job I’m an operational manager for a utility company and also chair the board of a small business. I joined the governing body as I wanted to support the school to ensure the children get the very best, enjoyable start to their education.
Mr C Fitzpatrick – Co-opted Governor
Hello! I am Chris Fitzpatrick, one of the schools co-opted governors. As a Headteacher myself, I can support the school in matters of teaching, learning and leadership. As a governor, I also have a safeguarding responsibility and will work with the school leaders to ensure that robust procedures are followed in order to safeguard the children and staff of East Markham Primary School. My current role as a Designated Safeguarding Lead in my own school will help me to quality assure the systems and procedures followed by school staff.
Mrs M Agosto – Parent Governor
Hi, my name is Melissa Agosto and I have been a parent governor at East Markham since December 2022. I live in the village with my family and both of my children attend the school. I am a science teacher in a local secondary school and as a governor I can offer my support and experience is a range of areas including curriculum development, assessment and staff development and mentoring. I am passionate about all children receiving the best education and experience possible and want to support the school in their vision to ensure all students are happy and successful learners.
Ms C Godley – Parent Governor
Hi, my name is Clare Godley. I live in Tuxford village and my twins attend East Markham Primary. I have previously worked in financial services, however I have also finished my teacher training degree, where I have developed a keen interest in classroom creativity, safeguarding and behaviour management. I am passionate about wanting children to have a positive educational experience, which gives them the best possible start to their future journeys. I joined the governing body so that I could work with other governors and the senior leadership team to assist in making East Markham School the best it can be.
Mr S Knottenbelt – Co-opted Governor
Hi, I’m Scott Knottenbelt, I became a governor in November 2020. My family and I live in East Markham village and both my son and daughter attend East Markham Primary. I’m driven to help and encourage the senior leadership in my role with the governing body to help make the school the best it can be. I am a farm manager working locally and also further afield in the county, I hope to utilise my skills and knowledge to achieve the schools goals and vision.
Mrs L Hopkinson – Staff Governor
My name is Lucy Hopkinson and I am a teacher at the school. I am extremely passionate about helping children to thrive in all areas of their learning and I am always looking for new and exciting ways to raise engagement levels. I am looking forward to working with the governing body to help the children and staff members to strive to be the best that they can be.
Mrs S Hallam – Co-opted Governor
Hello, I’m Shelley Hallam. I live in East Markham with my family. I joined the Governing Body to use my experience and skill set to support the staff and children of East Markham Primary School. In my day job I’m a Learning and Development Consultant and Coach. By being a School Governor I hope to support the school’s senior leadership team as they strive achieve excellence.
Financial accounts
Our school financial accounts can be found here.
Declaration of interests/LA Associated Person status
We do not have any employees whose gross salary exceeds £100k. All staff at East Markham Primary School have completed the Register of Pecuniary Interests. No members of staff have declared any interest. Further details can be found in the register, which is available to view during office hours at East Markham Primary School.