Cavendish Junior School has 10 governors and a clerk to the Governing Body who meet at least once a term. We also have a Resources Management Committee who meet at least 3 times per year. Please scroll down for further information.
Chair of Governors
Rachel Tomlinson
Position: Parent Governor
Responsibilities: Chair of Governors, Resources Management Committee member.
Appointed by: Parents
Term of Office: 17.01.18 - 16.01.22
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 6/6
2018/19: 2/2
Position: Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities: Vice Chair of Governors, Chair of Resources Management Committee, Pupils & Curriculum Committee member, Lead Governor for Child Protection and Safeguarding, Lead Governor for Looked-After Children, Lead Governor for Anti-Bullying, Lead Governor for E-Safety, Assessment and Pupil Premium
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 17.01.18 - 16.01.22
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: Brother-in-law of senior teacher.
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 4/4
2018/19: 1/2
Barbara Harrison
Position: Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities: Pupils & Curriculum Committee member, Lead Governor for Maths and SEND
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 17.10.17 - 16.10.21
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 4/4
2018/19: 2/2
Jacky Hall
Position: Co-opted Governor
Responsibilites:
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 01.09.15 - 31.08.19
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: Partner of Geoff Thorndike (Governor). Member of school staff.
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 6/6
2018/19: 2/2
Charlotte Varns
Position: Staff Governor
Responsibilities:
Appointed by: Elected by staff
Term of Office: 24.11.17 - 23.11.2021
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 3/4
2018/19: 2/2
Neil Piper
Position: Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities: Resources Management Committee member, Pupils & Curriculum Committee member, Lead Governor for English, PE and Equalities
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 22.02.17 - 21.02.21
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 5/6
2018/19: 1/2
Geoff Thorndike
Position: Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities: Lead Governor for Foundation Subjects and Health & Safety
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: 01.09.15 - 31.08.19
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: Partner of Jacky Hall (Governor)
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 4/6
2018/19: 2/2
Position: Headteacher
Responsibilities: Headteacher
Appointed by: Governing Body
Term of Office: Whilst in post as Headteacher
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2018/19: 2/2
Clare Deakin
Position: Parent Governor
Responsibilities:
Appointed by: Parents
Term of Office: 23.11.18 - 22.11.22
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2018/19: 1/1
Amy Hartshorn
(stepped down 18.4.18)
Position: Parent Governor
Responsibilites: Lead Governor for English
Appointed by: Parents
Term of Office: 06.10.15 - 05.10.19
Relevant Pecuniary & Personal Interests: None
Governor for other educational establishments: No
Attendance 2017/18: 2/3