Tero Väänänen Parent Governor.
Appointed 03.10.23 to 03.10.27.
Committees
Chair of Governors – Appointed 03/10/23
Pupil Support
Personnel and Resources
Responsibilities
Attendance Governor
Profile
I am one of the parent governors for the school. I was born in Finland but have lived in the UK for over 20 years. I have a daughter in Manston Primary School and my son has just left to go to a secondary school.
I work for the NHS and enjoy photography, creative arts and computing.
Other Interests
Tero Vaananen does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.
Darren Scotland Local Authority Governor
Vice Chair of Governors
Appointed 02.03.23 - 02.03.27
Committees
Vice Chair of Governors - elected 03.10.23
Personnel and Resources
Pupil Support
Responsibilities
Pupil Premium and Sports Funding
Profile
After going to art school in York, I moved to Leeds in 2003 with my girlfriend (who's now my wife). We've been in Cross Gates since 2013 and our daughter has been a pupil since 2017.
By day I work as a consultant across the creative industries. Outside of that, I have broad range of interests and experience across art, culture and sport.
Other Interests
Darren Scotland does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.
Nick Field Parent governor
Appointed 22.10.2021 - 22.10.25
Committees
Personnel and Resources
Teaching and Learning
Responsibilities
Curriculum
Profile
Other Interests
Nick Field does not have a governance role in any other school and have no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.
Gale Walton Parent governor
Appointed 02.03.2022 - 02.03.27
Committees
Pupil Support
Responsibilities
Reading
Profile
Other Interests
Gail Walton does not have a governance role in any other school and have no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.
Carly Bowker Parent governor
Appointed 02.03.2022 - 02.03.27
Committees
Teaching and Learning and Staffing and Resources
Responsibilities
Curriculum
Profile
Other Interests
Carly Bowker does not have a governance role in any other school and have no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School.
An Joul
Appointed 05.02.15 - 05.02.27. Co-opted Governor.
Committees
Pupil Support committee
Responsibilities
Wellbeing Governor
Profile
I work at school as a HLTA (Teaching French and covering classes), LSA and Learning Mentor. I have recently been appointed to Wellbeing Governor and look forward to fulfilling this role. I was born in Belgium and lived there till I was 21. I have a degree in translating. Before working at Manston Primary I worked at the Berlitz School of Languages and was also a free-lance translator. I have two children who are now grown-up but attended Manston Primary School when they were younger. I’m an avid reader and love meeting up with friends.
Other Interests
An Joul does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.
Kerri Meah
Appointed 22.03.2013 to 22.03.25. Staff Governor.
Committees
Pupil Support Committee (Chair)
Responsibilities
Training Governor
Profile
Staff governor.
I have been a qualified teacher since 2007 and originally come from Northern Ireland. I studied in Sunderland and moved to Leeds in 2009. I have taught at Manston since 2010. I’m now a first-time mum to a lovely little boy.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, swimming and going to the cinema.
Other Interests
Kerri Meah does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.
Karl Delahaye
Appointed 05.02.15 to 05.02.27. Co-opted Governor.
Committees
Teaching and Learning
Responsibilities
EYFS governor
Profile
I have been an LSA at Manston Primary since 2014. Prior to this I worked in market research for 10 years.
I live in Leeds, but am originally from South Wales and have lived in Australia and Indonesia.
I live with my wife and daughter. My interests include photography, cycling, running and music.
Other Interests
Karl Delahaye does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's.
James Clay
Headteacher - ex-officio
Committees
Personnel and Resources
Pupil Support
Teaching and Learning
James Clay does not have a governance role in any other school and has no business or financial interests that conflict with Manston Primary School's
John Spinks
Deputy Head – Associate member
Committees
Teaching and Learning
Pupil Support
Suzanne Roxby
SENDCo - Associate Member
Committees
Pupil Support
Kirsty Thorpe
Safeguarding and Welfare Officer - Associate Member
Committees
Pupil Support
Past Governors
Helen Hill
Last appointed 29.09.2022 Resigned 02.10.23
Shaun Major-Preece
Appointed 27.01.21 - 03.07.23
Sarah Wishart
Last appointed 23.06.22 Resigned 31.08.23
Donna Towers
Last appointed 08.07.21 Resigned 31.07.23
Chloe Halls
Appointed 07.10.22 Resigned 29.09.2022
Alina-Elena Gumeni
Appointed 27.01.2021 Resigned 16.03.2022
Lewis Elliott
Appointed 04.06.20 Resigned 27.07.2021
Neil Mitchell
Appointed 07.02.20. Resigned September 2020
Brian Stewart
Appointed 17.12.18. Resigned September 2020
Diane Ambrose
Appointed 09.12.14 Parent Governor. Resigned October 2016.
Daisy Cox
Appointed 04.02.2016 Co-opted Governor. Resigned 18.1.17.
Daniel Foster
Appointed 04.02.2016 Co-opted Governor. Resigned 4.9.2017.
Eleanor Turner
Appointed 05.02.15 Co-opted Governor. Resigned 4.10.17
Jo Tickhill
Appointed 04.02.2016 Parent Governor. Resigned 5.7.18
Andrew Ward
Appointed 23.01.17 Parent Governor. Resigned 1.10.18