You can read more documents relating to our Governing body over on our Governance page:
Governance Page
The school has a close working relationship with its Governors who are drawn from all areas of the community. They are parents, teachers, Council Representatives, members of the Church and businessmen and women from the local area who work alongside the Head in both supporting and challenging the school.
The Governors have an active role in the school attending school events and visiting the school in both an formal and informal manner, in so doing providing the local authority and parents alike with an assurance that we are providing the best education possible for our children.
MEET THE GOVERNORS
Mr Laurie Boardman, Chair of Governors, Co-opted
Link Governor for: Safeguarding, Prevent, Health and Safety, GDPR, Behaviour, PE
Co-opted, Term of Office started 12.4.2019
I have been associated with NJS since arriving in Newport in Dec 2007, initially, as a parent and a supporter of the PTA. Both my daughters attended the school, with both of them now having completed their education and they are now embarking on their individual careers.
I became a governor in Oct 2012, became deputy Chair in Apr 2016 and have been Chair of Governors since Oct 2016. I am passionate about the role of the governing body and the role we play in ensuring that all children whilst at NJS achieve the best they can and that they do this in a safe, caring and nurturing educational environment.
My background is in engineering and program management, having served 35 yrs in the Royal Air Force as Engineering Officer. I am now very much a civilian and I currently work for Ultra Electronics in Rugeley, managing the companies Quality and In-Service Support departments.
Mrs Claire Bowen, Vice Chair, Local Authority Governor
Link Governor for: SEND, Safeguarding, Music, RSE and History
Term of office started: March 2021
I have worked for Telford and Wrekin since I started teaching over 20 years ago. I have taught in both primary and secondary schools and am currently the Deputy Headteacher of The Linden Centre. I have been involved with NJS since September 2018 when my son started in Year 3. I am passionate about getting the best outcomes for Children and Young People. I am fully committed as a school governor and am excited to work with the school on their journey to outstanding.
Mrs Nicola Moody, Head teacher, Ex officio
I have worked at Newport CE Junior School since 2005. I was appointed Acting Head teacher in September 2016 and permanent from January 2017.
I am extremely proud of the children we have at NJS and am committed to ensuring we achieve the very best provision for them. High quality provision can be achieved through a close and effective working relationship between staff, parents and Governors. It is essential we work together to drive school improvement.
My skills are in effective Teaching and Learning. I lead on assessment and I am a Maths Specialist Teacher.
I am also a busy mum to two boys who keep me active and entertained!
Mr Mark Yates, Co-opted Community Governor
Link Governor for: Finance, Pupil Premium, Geography, MFL, Geography and Maths
Term of office started 13.3.2018
I have lived in Newport since 2002 having grown up in nearby Sheriffhales. I have been associated with NJS since 2014 when my son joined the school (then to Haberdasher Adams) and my daughter followed in 2018 (then to Burton Borough). I initially joined the Governing body as a parent governor and gained a much greater appreciation for how our children are educated at NJS. I was subsequently co-opted as a Community Governor and have responsibility for Finance, Maths, Geography, Modern Foreign Language (MFL) and Pupil Premium. My highlights as a Governor and Parent at NJS include the refurbishment of the Swimming Pool, the outdoor reading area, adventure play area, 3 x new classrooms and the establishment of Beech’s Base.
Staff Governor: Max Jones
I am proud to serve as a staff governor at Newport CE Junior School, where I have worked for a number of years as a teacher and member of the senior leadership team. I am passionate about ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to thrive both academically and personally, reflecting our school’s vision of being an inclusive, welcoming and loving community where everyone can reach their full potential and make a positive difference to the world around them.
As a governor, I aim to bring the perspective of a classroom practitioner while supporting the strategic direction of the school and ensuring that decisions always place children’s wellbeing, learning and development at the heart of what we do. I am particularly committed to promoting high expectations, a rich and engaging curriculum, and a strong sense of community that enables every child at Newport to grow with confidence, compassion and resilience.
Mrs Abigail Cheal-Hulme: Parent Governor
My eldest daughter joined NJS in 2021 and has since moved on to secondary school, where she is now in Year 8. My youngest daughter is currently in Year 3 at NJS, so the school continues to play an important role in our family life.
I have worked locally at a GP surgery for nearly seven years. During this time, I was fortunate to be offered the opportunity to return to studying, sponsored by the NHS, and recently completed my studies with the University of Derby where I formally qualified as a GP Assistant. This experience has strengthened my skills in working with people, communication and supporting the wellbeing of others.
I was very pleased to be elected as a Parent Governor. As both a parent and a member of the local community, I look forward to supporting the school and working with staff and fellow governors to help ensure the best possible environment for all pupils to learn and thrive.
Mr Marc Bates, Parent Governor
Link Governor for: Science, Website Compliance and Computing.
Term of office started: May 2022
My family moved to Newport in 2016, and during that time all three of my daughters have attended Newport Junior, with two now at high school. NJS provided a huge amount of opportunities for them during their time here and I was delighted to be elected as a Parent Governor in 2022, not only to give something back but to ensure the school continues to build on their strengths for future generations of pupils.
Professionally, I have worked in the field of data & analytics for over 20 years working with a variety of public, private and government clients and spent several years as a director of my own consultancy business. I am currently working in Banking, helping teams harness cloud software to design AI applications covering marketing, risk management and market segmentation.
VACANCY: Clergy
VACANCY: Co-opted Governor
VACANCY: Foundation Governor
Recent Governors:
Parent Governor: Sarah Case, Term of Office October 2021-October 2025