Governors
Welcome to the Governors section of the website
Our school Governing Body consists of 5 members who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. There are 2 members of staff, 2 elected parents, and 1 person from the wider community.
Each of the Governors who are not members of the school staff, have knowledge of other areas that are not necessarily ‘education’ based and bring their various skills, knowledge and experience to assist in the effective governance of the school for the benefit of all of the children. We also appoint Associate members who are not Governors but appointed for their specific skills or experience.
The Governors take their monitoring role very seriously and work hard to both challenge and support the Head Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team. All meetings are well attended ensuring that all Governors are well aware of the school’s strengths and weaknesses and the best ways forward.
Our Governors are:-
|
Name |
Type of Governor |
Term of Office |
Area of |
Declaration of business interests * Winter 2024 |
Attendance 2024-25 |
|
Julie Barnard |
Co-opted Governor, Chair |
12.11.2015-11.06.2026 |
School Improvement Plan, Headteacher appraisal, targeted support |
None |
100% |
| Amanda Wheldon | Parent Governor | 01.09.2023-01.09.2027 | Children's experience, Marketing and Communications, Governor training | None | 100% |
| Sarah Flint | Parent Governor | 15.11.2024- 14.11.2028 | Safeguarding and Attendance | None | 100% |
|
Vicki Welsby |
Head Teacher |
18.11.2020-Ongoing |
|
None |
100% |
|
Lauren Mintey |
Staff Governor |
01.11.2019- 1.11.2027 |
Staff Wellness |
None |
100% |
* Declarations of business interests are declared annually. Review October 2025
Governor Vacancy
We currently have a rare opportunity for a member of the wider community to join our Governing Body. This vacancy offers the chance to contribute to the strategic leadership of the school and support its continued success.
If you are interested in applying, please contact our Chair of Governors, Julie Barnard, at julie.barnard@porchester.net. You may also contact the school office for further information from Vicki Welsby (Headteacher) or to request a short application form.
Julie Barnard (Chair of Governors)
I have been a governor at the school for eight years and have been Chair of Governors since September 2015. I am also a parent governor, I became a parent governor because I had children in the school.
I am the link governor for special educational needs, looked after children, complaints, behaviour achievement and Pupil Premium.
Currently self employed as a mobile dog groomer, my earlier career involved working in a national charity as the Director of Strategy and Resources which included financial and project management and human resources. This experience helps me in the role of governor.
I believe that with staff, parent and community support, Porchester Junior School can become an ‘outstanding’ school where pupils eagerly learn, develop and leave with amazing memories. It is a great privilege to be able to serve as a governor and to assist in making the school a happy and encouraging place for all children to learn and develop to their full potential.
My term of office on the Governing Body will end on 11th June 2026.
Register of business / financial interests (25.2.25): None declared
Governance in other educational settings: none
Attendance 2024/25: 100%