School Governance
We believe that a strong Governing Board is need to run a strong, successful school. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and skills. For more details about membership, structure and committees, please contact the school office.
Our Governance Team
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 Name of Governor  | 
 Special Responsibilities  | 
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 Headteacher  | 
 Kate Eastwood  | 
 
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 Chair of Governors  | 
 Shaun Booth  | 
 SEN  | 
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 Vice Chair  | 
 Craig Walton  | 
 Online Safety  | 
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 Members  | 
 Rebecca Austerfield  | 
 Curriculum  | 
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 Rachael Carr  | 
 Health & Safety  | 
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 Nicola Padget  | 
 Safeguarding  | 
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 Sharon Macey  | 
 Reading  | 
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 Shabana Yousaf-McIntryre  | 
 
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 Saira Sarfraz  | 
 
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The Core Functions of the Governing Board
School governance is strategic not operational. The day-to-day running of the school is the responsibility of the headteacher. The headteacher fulfils this responsibility through implementing a strategic plan agreed with the governing board.
School governance regulations and the DfE Governance Handbook identify three core functions for governing boards:
- ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
 - holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organistaion and its pupils, and the performance management of staff
 - overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent
 
Getting in touch with a Governor
If you need to speak to a school governor, please do so via the school office, in one of the following ways:
- By email to office@mount.wakefield.sch.uk
 - By leaving a phone message on 01924 371738
 - By writing a letter
 
If you need to speak to a governor regarding a complaint, they will direct you to our complaints policy.
Current Governing Board
Previous Governing Board Members
(stepped down within last 12 months)
- None -
Have you got what it takes to become a school governor?