The Governing Body of the school is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds, who are elected, nominated or co-opted and are representative of parents and teachers, the Local Education Authority and the local community.
School governors work with the headteacher and are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school. Meetings are held each term and committees meet in addition to main Governing Body meetings. The main role of the governors is one of monitoring and evaluation to support the headteacher and the staff.
The governors also have responsibility to
- Ensure that the National Curriculum is followed
- Oversee the school’s budget
- Monitor the condition of the school buildings and grounds
- Ensure that Special Educational Needs are met
If you would like to be a school governor, please contact the Headteacher to find out about any vacancies.
DATES AND MEETINGS
Our Governors are genuinely involved in the school and are very approachable should you ever wish to contact them.
Who are we?
Committed to Developing an Outstanding School for All Our Children
Sharon Charlesworth – Headteacher
Mark Whittkaer – Chair of Governors
Nusrat Hussain – Vice Chair
Mr S Hameem (EX-OFFICIO, January 2023)
Curriculum Committee Members
Mr M Whittaker (Chair)
Mrs S Charlesworth
Mrs A Horrocks
Miss G Nuttall
Finance & Resources Committee Members
Mr P Barber (Chair)
Mrs N Karim (Vice Chair)
Mrs S Charlesworth
Miss G Nuttall
Sharon Charlesworth – Headteacher
Mark Whittaker (Chair) I am a Foundation Governor and Chair of the Curriculum Committee and from November 2022, Chair of Governors. I have lived in Constable Lee since 2006 with my wife and two children, who have both attended St. Paul’s CoE Primary School. I am a Facilities Management Consultant, working in Rawtenstall and also the Chair of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). In my spare time I am a keen runner, a season ticket holder at Burnley Football Club and love the great outdoors with my family and two (rescue) dogs. (FOUNDATION GOVERNOR) Since 28th February 2014
Paul Barber I have been a governor at St. Paul’s since 2010 and I currently chair the resource committee. My daughter Kate previously attended the school whilst my wife, Jackie, worked in the school office. I am a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and partner in the Manchester firm of Begbies Traynor. My wife and I are actively involved in the social enterprise that operates Ski Rossendale, whilst I am also a season ticket holder at Oldham Athletic. (CO-OPTED GOVERNOR) Since 16th November 2010
Nusrat Karim (Vice Chair) I have lived in Rossendale since 1998 and have 4 boys who keep me very busy. The eldest two have now moved onto secondary school. The younger two are still at St. Pauls. Before becoming a mum, I worked full time in stroke research with a pharmaceutical company. Currently, I spend my time keeping the family organised. In any spare time I have, I enjoy learning new crafts, gardening and reading. (PARENT GOVERNOR) Since 5th October 2015
Andrea Horrocks I am a new Governor to St Paul’s CofE School. However, I have served as a Parent and Co-oped Governor at another Rossendale Primary school for ten years. I have been involved with the education system of this country, at National, Regional and Local level, in some capacity, for over 27 years. While working for Rochdale and Manchester Authorities I developed a background in Education and Children’s Services at both front line and strategic levels. The knowledge, understanding and skills I have gained over the years informs my role as a governor. I have been in my current role, at St Pauls, for five years. I find St Paul’s to be a school full of wonderful, committed individuals to whom our pupils and their families matter. It is a wonderful place to be a part of. (CO-OPTED GOVERNOR) Since 17th November 2015
Gemma Nuttall (PARENT GOVERNOR) I am new to the role of Parent Governor at St.Paul’s School. I have one daughter who joined the school family in 2019. I have worked within childcare for over thirteen years and have widened knowledge and experience around special educational needs, mental health and challenging behaviour. I currently work at Bright Futures Nursery School as part of the management team and I am also a director of Nursery. I have had a connection with St.Paul’s for many years, especially with children transitioning from my setting. I thoroghly enjoy my role and hold a passion for early years. When I am not at work I love to keep busy making memories with my daughter and enjoy day/holidays with my family.