Kirkburton & Scissett Middle Schools Joint Governing Body

The Governors work closely with the Headteacher and staff in order to ensure that the school’s objectives can be met. The Governing Body consists of the Headteacher, parents, members nominated by the Local Authority, Community Governors and representatives of the teaching and support staff of the school. Meetings of the full Governing Body are usually held every half term and sub-committees also meet regularly. Parent Governors are appointed as a result of nominations and elections in which all parents are eligible to stand and vote. One of their particular responsibilities is to provide a viewpoint from that of ‘parent’ to the Governing Body. If Parents wish to contact a Governor they may write, in confidence, addressed c/o the school.

Name Type of Governor Specific Responsibilities and Links Current Term of Office
From To
Mr John Jolly

Chair of Governors

Co-opted Governor

Governor Induction & Training

Standards

 28/09/2024 27/09/2028
Ms Melanie Barnard Parent Governor

Careers

Vision, Value & School Improvement Plan

 17/01/2022 16/01/2026
Mrs Shauna Chesworth Parent Governor Vision, Value & School Improvement Plan 21/11/2022 20/11/2026
Ms Liz Godman Co-opted Governor

Safeguarding & Standards

 28/09/2024 27/09/2028
Mrs Kate Fraser Co-opted Governor   04/03/2025 03/03/2029
Mrs Alyson Lindley Staff Governor   24/03/2025 23/03/2029
Mr Chris Taylor Executive Headteacher   04/01/2020 Ongoing

 

Previous Members Governor Type Date Stepped Down
Mr Jason Terry Staff Governor 02/02/2025
Mr Ian Lakin Parent Governor 01/11/2024
Mrs Sarah Hallas Staff Governor 22/11/2024
Mrs Victoria (Jane) Turner-Brown Co-opted Governor 22/07/2025

 

Governing Body Register of Interests

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Governors Meetings Attendance

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Our Chair of Governors - Mr John Jolly, can be contacted via the school office

Please click here to view the government 'Get information about schools' website

Click here to view the MAST Governance Structure