St Paul's C of E Primary School

Governors

The Governing Body of St Paul’s School 

The Duty of the Governors 

(1) to ensure that the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined; 
(2) to ensure that the Head Teacher performs her responsibilities for the educational performance of the school; and 
(3) to ensure the sound, proper, and effective use of the school’s financial resources. 

  

Each governor works with his or her colleagues: 

(a) to develop the strategic plan for the school; 

(b) to determine the aims, policies and priorities of the school; 

(c) to set statutory and non statutory targets; 

(d) to monitor and evaluate the work of the school; 

(e) to appoint staff and ensure the implementation of appropriate personnel procedures; 

(f) to manage the budget; 

(g) to secure high levels of attendance and good standards of pupil behaviour; 

(h) to ensure all children in the school have access to a broad and balanced curriculum suitable to their age, aptitude and ability, and which prepares them for adult life; 

(i) to ensure the health and safety of pupils and staff: and, 

(j) to have regard to advice received from the Clerk about the nature of the Governing Body’s functions. 

 

Committees
Resources Committee: Mr Young (chair), Mr Grant, Mr Curry, Mr Cochrane and Mrs Turnbull (School business manager).
 
Education Committee: Mrs Hall (chair), Mr Curry, Mr Cochrane, Mrs Johnston and Mr Frame.
 

The Governors 

Please see below the governors for the Academic Year 2024-2025. 

Rev George Curry – Chairman 

  • Ex-officio Foundation Governor (since 1981) 

  • Minister of Elswick Parish Church, St Stephen and St Paul 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

  • Governor and trustee of Luckley House School, Wokingham 

  • Member of the Diocesan Education Board 

  • Member (co-opted) of the City of Newcastle Overview and Scrutiny Committee 

  • Member of the City of Newcastle Standing Conference on Religious Education 

  • Director of West Schools’ Trust 

  • Lead Governor for Safeguarding 

 

Mrs Kemi Ajayi 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2026) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Jason Cochrane 

  • Ex-officio Governor as Head Teacher (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027) 

  • Head Teacher 

  • Director of West Schools’ Trust 
  • Governor of Kibblesworth Academy

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Rob Frame 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2020 – 31 August 2028) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Stephen Grant 

  • Foundation Governor (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026) 

  • Governor of Bede Academy 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mrs Camilla Hall 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2022 – 31 August 2026) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mrs Rachel Johnston 

  • Elected by school staff (1 September 2024 – 31 August 2028) 

  • Teacher 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 
Mr Adebayo Okeowo
  • Elected by parents (17 February 2025 - 16 February 2029
  • No relevant pecuniary interests

 

Mr Paul Oloniyo 

  • Elected by parents (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

  • Mr. Oloniyo's wife is an employee at St Paul's C of E Primary School

 

Miss Ruth Shuttler 

  • Foundation Governor (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2027) 

  • Piano Teacher at Durham High School for Girls 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Thomas Young (Vice-chair) 

  • Appointed by the Local Authority (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026) 

  • Director of Sibbald Young Chartered Accountants 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 
Mrs Julie Normanton
  • Foundation Governor (1 January 2025 - 31 December 2028)
  • Head Teacher of Christ's College
  • No relevant pecuniary interests

 

Governors who have stepped down/finished their term in the past year 

Mr Bryn Taylor 

  • Elected by school staff (1 September 2023 – 31 August 2024) 

  • Teacher 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mr Martin Thompson 

  • Foundation Governor (1 July 2020 – 30 June 2024) 

  • Deputy Head Teacher (Pastoral) at Churchill Community College, Wallsend 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests 

 

Mrs Maryam Mohensian 

  • Elected by parents (1 September 2020 – 31 August 2024) 

  • No relevant pecuniary interests